Hampton County Watermelon Festival 5K

The Hampton County Watermelon Festival 5K will take place on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, at 8:00 AM.  

Join us for the traditional kick-off to the Hampton County Watermelon Festival. New this year is the Watermelon Festival 5K Spirit Award given to the group with the most participants.  So get your group together and come enjoy a fun start to Watermelon Festival week. 

Late registrations will be available Friday June 19th, from 4pm-6pm at the Hampton gazebo located on Lee Avenue in Hampton.   
Race day registration will be available from 630am-730am at the Hampton County courthouse.

Packet pickup will be available from 4pm-6pm on Friday, June 19th.  Packets can also be picked up on race day beginning at 6:30 AM and lasting until 7:30AM.   

Cut-off for guaranteed t-shirts is June 1st.

Race starts and finishes on Elm Street in front of the courthouse.  Awards will take place after the race.  

Awards will be given to the top three overall finishers as well as the top Male and Female in the following age categories: 

12 & Under 
13 - 19 
20 - 29 
30 - 39 
40 - 49 
50 - 59 
60 - 69 
70 and up

 
Race will be held rain or shine. No refunds will be given.  Registration must be received by Friday, June 1st to guarantee T-shirt.