Watermelon Dash Houston
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Sunday, August 15, 2027, first start 7:00 AM, in Houston (2032 Karbach Street). Distances: 1K, 5K, 10K. Entry from $15 to $45.
Course and race notes
A sweet treat in the summer heat!
Join us on Saturday, August 8th, 2026 for the 7th annual Watermelon Dash. 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 15
2027 · in 281 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 16, 2027
Opened Nov 15, 2026
Race day in Houston
Weather
95° / 77°F
Typical high and low for August 15, with a 23% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Houston-Port, TX (11.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:49 AM – 8:04 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday. The first start is 11 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
27 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Frank's Grill restaurant0.1 mi
- Wendy's quick bite0.2 mi
- Piper's Cantina restaurant0.2 mi
- Pizza Inn quick bite0.2 mi
16 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Aug 14
Where to stay
6 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)26 within 3 mi80 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Sheraton
About 13 min walk0.7 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 2 of 5: Rodeway Inn
About 14 min walk0.7 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: SpringHill Suites
About 18 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Days Inn
About 19 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 5 of 5: Baron Inn
About 20 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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