07Aug
5K Run
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $20.00
Watermelon 5K Run & Walk
Brownstown,
Indiana,
United States
269 days left
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Date
07 Aug, 2027
Races
2 distances
Entry fee
$20.00
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Website
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Watermelon 5K Run & Walk
About the event
We are thrilled to be a part of the return of the Jackson County Watermelon Festival in 2027! The
Brownstown Exchange Club, Watermelon 5K Run & Walk was a staple in the Festival for many years before
it dissolved in 2015. We are pleased to return as a partner to the Festival and Healthy Jackson County to
kick things off on Saturday, August 8th! We'd like to invite you to participate in this years event and in
joining us in celebrating the renowned Jackson County Watermelon! 100% of proceeds support the
Exchange Club and our efforts in community outreach. Thanks a Melon!
Races offered
07Aug
5K Walk
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $20.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for August in Brownstown.
Temperature18.3° / 29.0°
Feels like19.2° / 29.9°
Sunshine hours12h 0m
Rainfall1.9 mm
Snowfall—
Wind8.1 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity72.1%
Max UV indexHigh (7.0)
Sweat lossHigh
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise06:58
Sunset20:36
About Brownstown
Learn more about the host city, Brownstown.
Brownstown is a town within Brownstown Township and the county seat of Jackson County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,947 at the 2010 census. It was named for Jacob Brown, a general of the War of 1812.
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