We will be holding the race Saturday July 12, 2025 for the Watermelon Festival. All proceeds benefit the Storehouse of Saline Food Pantry. Sign ups will begin at 6:30 a.m. the day of the race at Saline High School. Race will begin at 7:00 a.m. across the street at Magnolia Baptist Church.
Awards & Age Groups: Awards will take place immediately following the race. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards will be awarded in the following age groups: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. We will have a special award for male/female overall winner, Master (40-49), Grand Master (50-59), Senior Master (60-69), and Legend (70+).
Jul 11, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:00
$20.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Saline.
Learn more about the host city, Saline.
Saline is a village in southeastern Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Saline had a population of 265. Saline is pronounced "Suh-LEEN". Cotton has been grown in the area and a watermelon festival is hosted.
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