NSRF The Watermelon 5K
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The Watermelon 5K Run/Walk Eisenhower NSRF 2027
The Watermelon 5K is a run/walk event held at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, NY. The race is part of the USATF-LI Grand Prix and is scored for teams. A free kiddie fun run is included as a separate activity.
Registration is not yet open and will open in advance of the event; notifications are available when registration becomes live. The event also offers a virtual option that allows participants to upload times and photos from any location, with event items shipped on the same date as the in-person event.
On-site amenities listed for the event include a personalized bib for those who register at least three weeks in advance, event shirts guaranteed for early registrants (late shirts based on availability), hydration on course and at the finish area, public bathrooms near the start and finish areas, and an informal area for leaving belongings (no formal bag check). Registrants may pay to have a bib mailed if they register at least ten days in advance. Post-race refreshments and goodies are provided by event partners including All Round Foods and Waterloo Sparkling Water.
Awards for top finishers include watermelons for the top male and female overall and top male and female in age groups 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, and 90+. Course location is listed as Merrick Lands / Eisenhower Park, Field 2, Parking Lot 2, East Meadow, NY 11554. Live results, same-day finish line photos, and free video are provided. A portion of event proceeds benefits the Never Stop Running Foundation, a 501(c)(3). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
