Watermelon Dash San Antonio 2027
- Date
- Saturday, August 14, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $55 on Apr 19, 2027
- 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 14, 20277:00 AM | $45$55 after Apr 19, 2027 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Aug 14, 20277:00 AM | $35$45 after Apr 19, 2027 | – |
| Kids & Family 1K | Kids | Aug 14, 20278:45 AM | $15$20 after Apr 19, 2027 | – |
| Virtual 10KVirtual | 10K | Aug 14, 20277:00 AM | $45$55 after Apr 19, 2027 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Aug 14, 20277:00 AM | $35$45 after Apr 19, 2027 | – |
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 Apr 19, then $55 until Jul 5, then $60 until Aug 6, then $65 until Aug 13.
- 5K Run: $35 until Apr 19, then $45 until Jul 5, then $50 until Aug 6, then $55 until Aug 13.
- Kids & Family 1K: $15 until Apr 19, then $20 until Jul 5, then $25 until Aug 6, then $30 until Aug 13.
Online registration closes Aug 13, 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 San Antonio runs 1:07:59, about 10:56 a mile, based on 20 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:11:17 and men in 1:00:51.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:01 AM, and the 10K Run starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 590 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
6030 Padre Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214
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 14 the day usually runs from 78°F at dawn to 99°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 75°F and hot years reach 105°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
- 6030 Padre Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 590 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Aug 14, 2027), 2026 (Aug 9, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Watermelon Dash San Antonio?
- Saturday, August 14, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $55 on Apr 19, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Aug 13, 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?
- 6030 Padre Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214.
From the organizers
A sweet treat in the summer heat!
Join us on Sunday, August 9th, 2026 for the 1st annual Watermelon Dash in San Antonio. 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!