Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5k Run/Walk 2026

The Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5k Run/Walk is a summer holiday race in Jackson, Mississippi, held in conjunction with the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum. Participants can select a chip-timed 5k run, a chip-timed 5k walk, or a one-mile fun run, accommodating both competitive runners and families. The course begins on Lakeland Drive near the Ag Museum and concludes in the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum parking lot. This event serves as a significant annual fundraiser for the museum, with funds directed towards preserving Mississippi sports history. Cash prizes are awarded to the top 5k run finishers, and medals are given to overall and age-group winners. Registration closes before race day, with packet pickup offered on race morning.