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Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Sweatin' Melons 5K

A July 5K in tiny McDade that kicks off the Watermelon Festival, which ends with a melon auction and a free watermelon feast.

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Food and drink · McDade, TX

Sweatin' Melons 5K is a food and drink fun run in McDade, Texas, with no upcoming dates listed.

Season completedFamily friendly
When
Last held Sat, July 11, 2026; next date TBA
Start 7:30 AM
Second Saturday of July (festival day)
Where
McDade ISD Gym
McDade, TX 78650 · Bastrop
Directions
Entry
$40 (includes T-shirt)
Register
Organized by
McDade Watermelon Festival
Official siteDirections

What to expect

  • watermelon
  • small town
  • parade
  • free melon feast

2026 Season completed

Saturday, July 11, 2026

  • Sat, July 11, 2026

2027 Projected

Date TBA

About the run

Run, jog or walk from the McDade ISD gym, then catch the Grand Parade a block away and stay for the festival's watermelon finale.

The run

Distances
5K
Occasion
McDade Watermelon Festival
Season
Summer
Swag
T-shirt

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.