Melon Dash 10K
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Event overview
Melon Dash is a running event on June 20, 2026, at Little Elm Park, 136 Lighthouse Beach Dr, Little Elm, TX. The event offers multiple ways to participate, including these distances:
- 10K
- 5K
- 1 Mile Fun Run
- Virtual Run
The 5K and 10K courses are new for 2026 and course maps are available. The event includes a Watermelon Eating Contest, an awards ceremony, a sponsor village, and an after-party with music and a beer garden for participants 21 and older.
Logistics and extras
Registration packages and packet pickup are available before race day at local running stores and at Little Elm Park on race day. Packet pickup locations include Fort Worth Running Company, Dallas Running Company (Southlake and Plano), and Little Elm Park. Virtual runners can upload results from June 20, 2026 through September 26, 2026; virtual packets will ship starting the week of June 22, 2026.
Registered participants receive a short sleeve tech shirt, a custom finisher’s medal, and a race bib. Other on-site amenities listed are free ice-cold watermelon, free parking, and bag check. Awards are given to top overall and masters finishers and to top three finishers in multiple age groups; awards must be claimed in person. Discounts include $5 off for youth 8 and under, seniors 65 and over, and groups of four or more. VIP parking is available for purchase. The event lists Animal Rescue Crusaders of Texas as a charity partner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.