Timed 5K • Virtual 5K • Virtual 10K • Virtual 1 Mile

Saturday August 1, 2020

McKinney, TX

Running isn't cancelled, we are just doing it differently.™

Bring your own Watermelon!

It wouldn't be summer without watermelon and running and this year is no exception. Join us virtually as we beat the summer heat. Now with two exciting options to maximize your fun in the summer sun!

The Swag

Melon Dash Short Sleeve Shirt | Custom Finisher's Medal

Event Details

Run Your Race anytime, anywhere. get up and get your watermelon gear on, grab some water and hit the streets, treadmill or trails!. The bib is real. the Medal is real. the competition is real. The Summer is real! Sign up and race when you see fit. Join us for our social media race day live start. run Anytime, anywhere,. You choose. Eat as much watermelon as you want. We don't judge. Your Melon Dash race swag kit and Medal will be shipped to you. enjoy your run with our Spotify "melon Dash" playlist. Run one of our Strava Melon Dash routes or make up your own. When Done:

Submit your time
Print out your Melon Dash Finisher Certificate.
share your favorite Melon Dash moments from your run on social media.
Use these hashtags- #runproject, #runprojectvirtual, #melondash
Chill out with some ice cold watermelon something- you deserve it!

The Venue

Towne Lake Park Recreational Area
1405 Wilson Creek Pkwy
McKinney, TX 75069

Parking Map

Course Maps

5K Course Map

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Schedule

FB Live and Instagram Start: Saturday, Aug. 1 2020
6:50 am- Live from the Melon Dash Virtual Start Line
6:51 am- Introduction
6:52 am- Virtual Call Ups to the start line
6:54 am- Warm up- with the Run Project Chicken
6:56 am-National Anthem
6:59 am- First wave set
7:00 am: Live Start
Join us if you like, if not anytime, anywhere.

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Awards

5K Timed Event Awards

All awards for 5K timed event will be mailed the week following the event.

1st-3rd Overall Male & Female
1st Overall Masters Male & Female
Top 3 Male & Female finishers in the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70–74, 75–79, & 80+

Chip timing is required to be eligible for awards.