RUN. EAT. CELEBRATE!
Join us for a great summer race on a relaxing course throughout the quiet streets of McKinney. Participants will be greeted at the finish with cool towels and refreshments, including cold, sweet watermelon. Our sponsor village will be packed with goodies including a DJ, snow cones & free hot dogs! Bring your friends and family along to enjoy the fun.
5K Pricing
Individuals
A $10 discount will be taken at check-out for participants 12 & under.
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5K Individual Through 7/29/18
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40$
per - Through 7/29/2018
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5K Individual After 7/29/18
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45$
per - After 7/29/2018
Fun Run Pricing
Individuals
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Fun Run Through 7/29/18
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15$
per - Through 7/29/2018
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Fun Run After 7/29/18
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20$
per - After 7/29/2018
Virtual Runner
Includes Virtual Bib & Shirt
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Virtual Through 8/4/18
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45$
per - Through 7/29/2018
EVENT ADDRESS
Towne Lake Park Recreational Area
1405 Wilson Creek Pkwy
McKinney, TX 75069
WEATHER INFORMATION
☀️ Mostly Sunny
72℉ - 85℉ Avg
96℉ High
76℉ Low
Sunrise 6:41 am
PACKET PICKUP
Tuesday (7/31/2018) - Thursday (8/2/2018)
From 9AM - 7PM
Orange Theory Fitness Addison
5290 Belt Line Rd #156
Addison, TX 75254
Orange Theory Fitness West Frisco
3555 Legacy Dr.
Frisco, TX 75034
Orange Theory Fitness Fort Worth
2600 W 7th St. #131
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Orange Theory Fitness Uptown
4447 N. Central Expy #100
Dallas, TX 75205
Race Day at Race Site - Saturday (8/4/2018)
Towne Lake Park Recreation Area
1405 Wilson Creek Pkwy
McKinney, TX 75069
THE COURSE
The Melon Dash 5K course goes through the historic neighborhoods of McKinney. The community truly comes out and cheers during the race. You will see homeowners playing you tunes, running alongside you and helping support our great cause.
AWARDS
- 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.
SWAG
- Custom Cotton T-Shirt
- White Run Project Sunglasses
- 3" Melon Dash Finisher Medal
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
6:30 AM - Packet Pickup Opens
7:45 AM - Kids Fun Run Starts
8:00 AM - 5K Starts
9:15 AM - 5K Awards
CHARITY PARTNER
This year's Melon Dash will benefit the Animal Rescue Crusaders of Texas, a non-profit organization whose mission to rescue animals that are abandoned, homeless, and neglected. Their goal is to find loving forever homes for the animals they work hard to rescue and protect.
EVENT PRICING
5K Pricing
Individuals
A $10 discount will be taken at check-out for participants 12 & under.
-
5K Individual Through 7/29/18
-
40$
per - Through 7/29/2018
-
5K Individual After 7/29/18
-
45$
per - After 7/29/2018
Fun Run Pricing
Individuals
-
Fun Run Through 7/29/18
-
15$
per - Through 7/29/2018
-
Fun Run After 7/29/18
-
20$
per - After 7/29/2018
Virtual Runner
Includes Virtual Bib & Shirt
-
Virtual Through 8/4/18
-
45$
per - Through 7/29/2018
EVENT DETAILS
EVENT ADDRESS
Towne Lake Park Recreational Area
1405 Wilson Creek Pkwy
McKinney, TX 75069
WEATHER INFORMATION
☀️ Mostly Sunny
72℉ - 85℉ Avg
96℉ High
76℉ Low
Sunrise 6:41 am
PACKET PICKUP
Tuesday (7/31/2018) - Thursday (8/2/2018)
From 9AM - 7PM
Orange Theory Fitness Addison
5290 Belt Line Rd #156
Addison, TX 75254
Orange Theory Fitness West Frisco
3555 Legacy Dr.
Frisco, TX 75034
Orange Theory Fitness Fort Worth
2600 W 7th St. #131
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Orange Theory Fitness Uptown
4447 N. Central Expy #100
Dallas, TX 75205
Race Day at Race Site - Saturday (8/4/2018)
Towne Lake Park Recreation Area
1405 Wilson Creek Pkwy
McKinney, TX 75069
THE COURSE
The Melon Dash 5K course goes through the historic neighborhoods of McKinney. The community truly comes out and cheers during the race. You will see homeowners playing you tunes, running alongside you and helping support our great cause.
AWARDS
- 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.
SWAG
- Custom Cotton T-Shirt
- White Run Project Sunglasses
- 3" Melon Dash Finisher Medal
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
6:30 AM - Packet Pickup Opens
7:45 AM - Kids Fun Run Starts
8:00 AM - 5K Starts
9:15 AM - 5K Awards
CHARITY PARTNER
This year's Melon Dash will benefit the Animal Rescue Crusaders of Texas, a non-profit organization whose mission to rescue animals that are abandoned, homeless, and neglected. Their goal is to find loving forever homes for the animals they work hard to rescue and protect.
