Hampton County Watermelon Festival 5K

Event Overview

The Hampton County Watermelon Festival 5K will take place on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, at 8:00 AM.

Join Us

• Kick-off: Join us for the traditional kick-off to the Hampton County Watermelon Festival.
• Spirit Award: New this year is the Watermelon Festival 5K Spirit Award given to the group with the most participants.
• Gather Friends: So get your group together and come enjoy a fun start to Watermelon Festival week.

Registration Details

• Late Registration: Late registrations will be available Friday, June 19th, from 4 PM - 6 PM at the Hampton gazebo located on Lee Avenue in Hampton.
• Race Day Registration: Registration will also be available from 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM at the Hampton County courthouse.

Packet Pickup

• Pickup Times: Packet pickup will be available from 4 PM - 6 PM on Friday, June 19th.
• Race Day Pickup: Packets can also be picked up on race day beginning at 6:30 AM and lasting until 7:30 AM.

T-Shirt Cut-off

• Deadline: Cut-off for guaranteed t-shirts is June 1st.
• Registration: Registration must be received by Friday, June 1st to guarantee T-shirt.

Race Information

• Start/Finish: Race starts and finishes on Elm Street in front of the courthouse.
• Awards: Awards will take place after the race.

Awards Categories

• Overall: Awards will be given to the top three overall finishers.
• Age Categories: Awards will also be presented for the top Male and Female in the following age categories:
• 12 & Under
• 13 - 19
• 20 - 29
• 30 - 39
• 40 - 49
• 50 - 59
• 60 - 69
• 70 and up

Weather Policy

• Event Status: Race will be held rain or shine.
• No Refunds: No refunds will be given.

More Information

For more details, please visit the race registration page.