Fayette, IA
Race Details
Watermelon Days 5K Run/Walk
Watermelon Days 5K Run/Walk is an upcoming race scheduled for Sat, Sep 12 2026 in Fayette, IA (America/Chicago timezone).
Register
- 2026-09-12
Race Date
- Open
Registration Status
- Fayette, IA
Location
Event Schedule
Here is the latest schedule of events:
| Name | Distance | Type | Price | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watermelon Days 5K Run/Walk | 5K | running_race | $30.00 | 9/12/2026 08:00 |
Watermelon Days 5K Run/Walk Race Details
The latest details from your Race Directors:
Join us Saturday morning at the corner of Main Street and Water Street (by DG) for the 18th annual Watermelon Days 5K Run/Walk. Run or walk through this road race that takes you to a paved trail that leads to the Big Rock Golf Course and back into downtown Fayette for the finish on Main Street. Register by August 21st for a guaranteed t-shirt! T-shirts are not guaranteed after the 21st. Registration is $20 and goes up to $30 on race day, September 12th.
Awards and raffle prizes at the finish. Then head over to the Methodist Church at 207 Clark Street for Dad's Belgian Waffles happening until10:30 AM . This is a great fundraiser for the Fayette Ambulance Service.
Stay for the Watermelon Day Parade at 11am and a day of festivities downtown. Bring your children to the stage area at 11:45 am for the kids dash (1-10 years old) races for tots and children following the parade on Main Street. Finisher ribbons.
Race Date
(America/Chicago timezone)