MS Watermelon Festival 5K
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MS Watermelon Festival 5K, Mize Mississippi
The MS Watermelon Festival 5K is a community run and walk held in Mize, MS, USA on July 17, 2026. The event is part of the town festival and takes place in Mize (address listed as 123 Oak Street).
Participants receive a run shirt and entry to the festival when prepaid. Shirts are guaranteed to participants who pre-register. The festival entry includes food, free watermelon, and entertainment.
Awards are given in each age division for both the run and the walk. Proceeds from the event are directed to the Mize Volunteer Fire Department.
Published entry information shows multiple fee listings: an entry fee of $25 with an increased fee of $30 after the deadline, and separate registration listings that show a fee of $28.74 for both run and walk registrations during the period Feb 27 to Jul 14. Registration was available through the event registration pages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.