Watermelon Dash Houston 2027
- Date
- Sunday, August 15, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $55 on Nov 8, 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 15, 20277:00 AM | $45$55 after Nov 8, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Aug 15, 20277:00 AM | $35$45 after Nov 8, 2026 | – |
| Kids & Family 1K | Kids | Aug 15, 20278:45 AM | $15$20 after Nov 8, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 10KVirtual | 10K | Aug 15, 20277:00 AM | $45$55 after Nov 8, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Aug 15, 20277:00 AM | $35$45 after Nov 8, 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 8, then $55 until May 22, then $60 until Aug 1, then $65 until Aug 15.
- 5K Run: $35 until Nov 8, then $45 until May 22, then $50 until Aug 1, then $55 until Aug 15.
- Kids & Family 1K: $15 until Nov 8, then $20 until May 22, then $25 until Aug 1, then $30 until Aug 16.
Online registration closes Aug 16, 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 Houston runs 1:02:32, about 10:04 a mile, based on 21 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:06:12 and men in 58:05.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:49 AM, and the 10K Run starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 80 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2032 Karbach Street, Houston, TX 77092
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results5k Run
10k Run
Kids + Family Fun Run
Aggregated from official results (Brooksee) for Watermelon Dash Houston. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Watermelon Dash Houston?
At the 2025 5k Run, the fastest tenth finished in 25:38 or better, the top quarter in 30:49, and half the field in 37:07; the last tenth came in after 52:33.
At the 2025 10k Run, the fastest tenth finished in 50:12 or better, the top quarter in 58:36, and half the field in 1:07:25; the last tenth came in after 1:32:14.
At the 2025 Kids + Family Fun Run, the fastest tenth finished in 3:54 or better, the top quarter in 4:33, and half the field in 5:23; the last tenth came in after 8:17.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:15 | 22:28 |
| 20-29 | 24:55 | 17:59 |
| 30-39 | 23:54 | 19:31 |
| 40-49 | 24:59 | 23:35 |
| 50-59 | 27:48 | 22:40 |
| 60-69 | 27:30 | 24:22 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
About average for Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:49, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here are about average.
- 10K: About average for Texas 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 58:36, against 57:11 in a typical Texas 10K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around August 15 the day usually runs from 78°F at dawn to 95°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 76°F and hot years reach 103°F.
Based on 75 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
- 2032 Karbach Street, Houston, TX 77092Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 80 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Aug 15, 2027), 2026 (Aug 8, 2026), 2025 (Aug 9, 2025), 2024 (Aug 9, 2024), 2023 (Aug 5, 2023), 2022 (Aug 6, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Watermelon Dash Houston?
- Sunday, August 15, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $55 on Nov 8, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Aug 16, 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 963 runners finished the 5k Run; the median finish was 37:07 and the winner ran 16:32.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:49, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 2032 Karbach Street, Houston, TX 77092.
From the organizers
A sweet treat in the summer heat!
Join us on Saturday, August 8th, 2026 for the 7th annual Watermelon Dash. 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!