Juicy Fun Ahead: The Watermelon Dash is Coming to Austin August 16

Ready to walk or run in a melon-choly-free 10K, 5K or 1K for people of all ages and abilities? Join Lonestar Running Company (LRC) on Saturday, August 16, for the first-ever Watermelon Dash Austin, the sweetest in the refreshing three-event Summer Series that includes the Lemonade Dash in May and the Popsicle Dash in July – also held in Austin. This celebration of fitness and community building will take place at Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Boulevard, Round Rock. Event proceeds will benefit the Summer Series charity partner, the Nolan Ryan Foundation.

The 5K and 10K will both begin at 7:30 a.m., followed by an awards ceremony at 9:15 a.m. and the Kids & Family 1K next at 9:30 a.m. All fitness levels are welcome – from runners to walkers and stroller-pushing parents. Be sure to dress in your most colorful watermelon-inspired gear and get ready to enjoy post-race slices of this sweet summer fruit, along with smiles and event swag.

But this event isn’t just about sweet summer fun – it’s about giving back, too. Proceeds from the Watermelon Dash support the Nolan Ryan Foundation, which has been pitching in for local communities since 1990 by investing in youth programs, education and development across Texas.

“We are ending our first-ever three-event Summer Series in Austin on a sweet note with the Watermelon Dash. It’s the perfect way to celebrate health, joy and helping others,” said LRC Co-Founder Randi Schooley. “Whether you’re racing for a personal best or just chasing the watermelon at the finish line, we promise you’ll leave refreshed and inspired!”

Awards will go to the top three overall male/female, top three Masters (40+) overall male/female, and first place age group winners (age group awards will be mailed post-event).

Registration is open through race day. Learn more and slice into the fun by registering at houstonrunning.co/watermelon-dash-austin-5k-10k/.