Watermelon Dash 10K
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Event overview
The Watermelon Dash Houston is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026. It is the 7th annual running of the Watermelon Dash and is listed as the third race in the Summer Dash Series, which also includes the Lemonade Dash and Popsicle Dash. The event offers both in-person and virtual options.
Distances
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Kids/Family 1K (walk listed as 0.62 miles)
- 5K virtual
- 10K virtual
Logistics and race details
The in-person event location is Karbach Brewing Co., 2032 Karbach Street, Houston, TX 77092. A packet pick-up is scheduled at Sun & Ski Sports Westheimer, 6100 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77057, on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The 10K course uses two loops, the 5K uses one loop, and the Kids/Family course is a 1K walk listed as 0.62 miles. Parking is free at Karbach Brewing Co. Awards include top three overall male and female, top three masters overall male and female, and first place age-group winners in 10-year divisions. Awards must be claimed on race day; unclaimed awards can be shipped at the participant's expense ($9.95). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
