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The Watermelon 5K – East Meadow

12 July @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
$33.80

🍉 The Summer’s Tastiest Race is Here! 🍉

Join us this July for a tasty summer event! Run or walk this 5K at the scenic Eisenhower Park. Enjoy some awesome tasty treats and drinks at the end of the race courtesy of Waterloo Sparkling Water!

The Watermelon 5K – East Meadow
July 12, 2026
8:30AM 5K Start
FREE Kiddie Fun Run 8AM

EISENHOWER PARK – FIELD 2
Parking Lot 2, East Meadow, NY 11554

GET A WATERMELON SEEDLESS TEE!

Watermelons to the TOP FINISHERS!

This race is a part of the USATF-LI Grand Prix; Long Island’s Running Series.
This is a Team Scoring Race!
USATF-LI Grand Prix Calendar / Click Here and Become a USATF Member

AMENITIES
Personalized bib with full-color event branding when you sign up 3 weeks in advance.

Register early to guarantee a shirt: Late registrant shirts are based on availability so hurry!

Enjoy Goodies from All Round Foods, Fresh Watermelon and Waterloo Sparkling Water.

No formal bag check. elitefeats cannot take responsibility for any personal belongings but there will be an informal area to leave race belongings in the staging area.

Bathrooms. Public bathrooms located near start & finish.

Hydration on course and provided at finish line.

Virtual option: your items will begin shipping on the same date as the in-person event. You can compete virtually by uploading your time & photos from your run. You can run anywhere, any time!

AWARDS
WATERMELONS 🍉

Top 1 M/F Overall
Top 1 M/F Age Groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+

BENEFICIARY
A portion of event proceeds benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation is a 501(c)3: Supporting athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement as well as encouraging and promoting Olympic development for local emerging elite and post-collegiate runners.

 

Details

Venue

  • Eisenhower Park – Field 2
  • 1899 Hempstead Tpke
    East Meadow, 11554 East Meadow     + Google Map
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