Howell Recreation and presenting sponsor ChemTrend proudly present the 49th Annual Howell Melon Run (we welcome runners, walkers, and those racing in wheelchairs and other assistive devices) on August 14, 2026. Events begin at 6 PM in beautiful downtown Howell.
This year's race will feature classic events for the whole family, such as the Melon Roll, The One in a Melon Mile, The Mascot Dash, and the fan favorite Howell Melon Run 5k
Packet Pickup:
Early packet pick-up will be on August 11th - 13th at the Benneett Recreation Center 925 W Grand River Ave. Howell MI 48843. We ask that you try to pick up your items in advance if possible but packets will be available on-site for race day starting at 4:30 pm. We will send out a reminder email with details when it gets closer.
100% of the net proceeds go to providing community programs for the Howell area.
Registrations on or before 7/27/26 are guaranteed a short-sleeved shirt. Registrations after that date will not receive a shirt. Any leftover shirts will be available for purchase starting one week after the race is complete for $20 each.
Results:
Your accurate chip time and current overall and age group place will be texted to your phone and live on this site.
Awards
Overall Male & Female
Masters Male & Female
Finisher Medals will be given as well
The race will be chipped timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.
Aug 14, 2026
Distance — 10 Yards
Type — Running
18:00
$5.00
Aug 14, 2026
Distance — Melon Mile & 5k
Type — Running
18:30
$35.00
Aug 14, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
18:30
$15.00
Aug 14, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
19:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Howell.
Learn more about the host city, Howell.
Howell is a township of 54,000 people (2021) in Monmouth County in New Jersey.
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