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Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5K
Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5K is a 5K Run, 5K Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run event held in Jackson, Mississippi. It is usually held in July; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- July
- Location
- Jackson, MS
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- July (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Jackson, Mississippi
- Distances
- 5K Run, 5K Walk, 1 Mile Fun Run
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- visitjackson.com
About the Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5K
A festive Fourth-of-July 5K starting on Lakeland Drive in front of the Ag Museum and finishing at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, with runners in patriotic and watermelon-themed costumes. It is one of the largest fundraising 5Ks in the state.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest 5Ks in Mississippi; major Fourth-of-July tradition benefiting the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
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Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5K: common questions
- When is the Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in July. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5K held?
- In Jackson, Mississippi.
- What distances does the Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5K offer?
- 5K Run, 5K Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run.
- How many people run the Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5K?
- About 1,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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