The Watermelon 5K

🍉 Suffolk’s Tastiest Race is Here! 🍉

Join us this July as we run a mixture of pavement, dirt roads and hard-packed trails. Enjoy treats from All Round Foods, watermelon slices and refreshing Waterloo Sparkling Water!

The Watermelon 5K

July 27, 2025

9AM Start Rain or Shine
FREE Kiddie Fun Run 8:30AM
Blydenburgh County Park
Veteran’s Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788

PARKING – Arrive Before 8 am to Avoid Parking Fees!

After 8am it is $7 per car OR you can park at the Dennison Building Across the Street from the park and run/walk the half mile to the race start.

Primary Parking: Once you enter Blydenburgh County Park at the Veteran’s Highway entrance, drive about a 1/2 Mile to “Picnic Areas 1-5” for the best parking! This Lot will be on your right hand side.

Secondary Parking: You may also find parking across the way at the “Boat Launch & Parking”

Additional Parking: Immediately upon entering the park to the right or at the Dog Park at the end of the road to the left.

AMENITIES

‘Informal’ bag check as elitefeats cannot take responsibility for any personal belongings. There will be an informal area to leave race belongings in the staging area.

Bathrooms are located within a few minutes walk from start & finish.

Hydration will be provided at finish line.

High Quality Refreshments provided by All Round Foods & Waterloo Sparkling Water

Virtual Option: Compete virtually. You have from the first day of the event and a full week to log your time and up to 5 photos! Your items will begin shipping the first day of the event. More info at the bottom of the page.

AWARDS

🍉 Watermelons to award winners! 🍉

Top 1 M/F Overall
Top 1 M/F Age Groups: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+

BENEFICIARY

A portion of event proceeds benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation; a 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement. Never Stop Running Foundation also supports and develops elite athletes at the local, national and international level.

100% of donations and fundraising directly impacts NSRF: