Watermelon Series

 2013 Watermelon Series Race Dates

June 1, June 22, July 20 and August 17

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The entry fee for the 4 race series is $30 if registered by May 25th.  Entry fee for the series on the day of the first race is $40 and individual races are $10 each. Only those who register for the entire series by June 1st will receive a technical race shirt after the final race. Awards will not be given out after each race.Only those who register for the entire series by the first race day are eligible for the awards that will be presented following the August race. Series award winners will be determined by the sum of the four race times.  Awards will be given to male and female overall winners, overall Masters (40 and over) winners, and overall Grandmasters (50 and over) winners plus 3 deep in the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80 and over. Race day registration starts at 5:45am and ends at 6:45am. You can also register online at www.active.com. All races will be chip timed. Overall winners and age group winners will be determined by gun time per RRCA and USATF guidelines. Race number pick up will be available the Friday night before each race at FITniche in the Lakeside Village from 5:00-8:00pm.

 

 2012 Race Results

Final Series Results

Race #4 Results

Race #3 Results

Race #2 Results

Race #1 Results

The Summer Sunrise Watermelon Race Series was born out of a desire to have low-cost local races during the hot summer months, when it can be hard to stay motivated. Now (2012) in its 17th year, the series has become an established venue for competition and an annual celebration of fitness. It continues to be popular with both experienced and casual runners alike. Many of the local high school cross country teams use it as a tune up for their season. The series is comprised of four 5K (3.1 mile) races. All four are run around Lake Hollingsworth, which is flat and conducive to fast times.