Watermelon Dash Dallas 2027
- Date
- Sunday, August 22, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $55 on Nov 14, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run | 10K | Aug 22, 20277:00 AM | $45$55 after Nov 14, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Aug 22, 20277:00 AM | $35$45 after Nov 14, 2026 | – |
| Kids & Family 1K | Kids | Aug 22, 20278:45 AM | $15$20 after Nov 14, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 10KVirtual | 10K | Aug 22, 20277:00 AM | $45$55 after Nov 14, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Aug 22, 20277:00 AM | $35$45 after Nov 14, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K Run: $45 until Nov 14, then $55 until May 31, then $60 until Aug 8, then $65 until Aug 22.
- 5K Run: $35 until Nov 14, then $45 until May 31, then $50 until Aug 8, then $55 until Aug 22.
- Kids & Family 1K: $15 until Nov 14, then $20 until May 31, then $25 until Aug 8, then $30 until Aug 22.
Online registration closes Aug 22, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Texas ($43).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Dallas runs 1:05:28, about 10:32 a mile, based on 17 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:08:59 and men in 1:01:18.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:55 AM, and the 10K Run starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 450 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3500 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around August 22 the day usually runs from 80°F at dawn to 98°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 18% of days. Cold snaps dip to 73°F and hot years reach 106°F.
Based on 85 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 3500 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 450 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Aug 22, 2027), 2026 (Aug 23, 2026), 2025 (Aug 23, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Watermelon Dash Dallas?
- Sunday, August 22, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $55 on Nov 14, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Aug 22, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Texas ($43).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 3500 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220.
From the organizers
A sweet treat in the summer heat!
Join us on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 for the 2nd annual Watermelon Dash Dallas. This sweet race is the 3rd in a three-race series, all designed to keep you fit and refreshed this summer.
The Summer Dash Series includes the Lemonade Dash, Popsicle Dash, and Watermelon Dash. All are great family events!