Watermelon Dash Dallas
Updated
Sunday, August 22, 2027, first start 7:00 AM, in Dallas (3500 W Northwest Hwy). Distances: 1K, 5K, 10K. Entry from $15 to $45.
Course and race notes
A sweet treat in the summer heat!
Join us on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 for the 2nd annual Watermelon Dash Dallas. 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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, August 22
2027 · in 288 days
Start time
7:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1K5K10K
Price
$15 to $45
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed Aug 22, 2027
Opened Nov 15, 2026
Race day in Dallas
Weather
96° / 77°F
Typical high and low for August 22, with a 18% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Dallas Love Fld, TX (0.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:54 AM – 8:06 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday. The first start is 6 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
14 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Popeyes quick bite0.2 mi
- Panda Express quick bite0.3 mi
- Pollo Campero quick bite0.3 mi
- Starbucks cafe0.3 mi
18 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.3 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Aug 21
Where to stay
1 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)35 within 3 mi76 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Embassy Suites
About 14 min walk0.7 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 2 of 5: Anchor Motel
About 23 min walk1.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: BEST WESTERN Northwest Inn
About 27 min walk1.4 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 4 of 5: Motel 6 Dallas Northwest
About 29 min walk1.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Baymont Inn & Suites Dallas Love Field
About 29 min walk1.5 mi from the start
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