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Watermelon 5K Run & Walk

Brownstown, Indiana, United States

calendar_today 08 Aug, 2026

directions_run Running

sell $20.00

About the Event

We are thrilled to be a part of the return of the Jackson County Watermelon Festival in 2026! The
Brownstown Exchange Club, Watermelon 5K Run & Walk was a staple in the Festival for many years before
it dissolved in 2015. We are pleased to return as a partner to the Festival and Healthy Jackson County to
kick things off on Saturday, August 8th! We'd like to invite you to participate in this years event and in
joining us in celebrating the renowned Jackson County Watermelon! 100% of proceeds support the
Exchange Club and our efforts in community outreach. Thanks a Melon!

Races Offered

Watermelon 5K Run

Aug 08, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$20.00

Watermelon 5K Walk

Aug 08, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Brownstown.

thermostat Temperature

18.3° / 29.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

19.2° / 29.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 0m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:58

nightlight Sunset

20:36

About Brownstown

Learn more about the host city, Brownstown.

Brownstown is a town within Brownstown Township and the county seat of Jackson County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,947 at the 2010 census. It was named for Jacob Brown, a general of the War of 1812.