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Watermelon Fest
August 6, 2022 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 am
Join the Knox County Chamber of Commerce for their Watermelon Festival 5k Run/Walk!
Presented by Old National Bank
When: Saturday, August 6, 2022
Time: 8:00 am Start
Where: Patrick Henry Square (The Run will start at Patrick Henry Square Vincennes, IN, and end in the 200 block of Main Street.)
Cost: $30
Race day information
Packet pick-up will start at 7:00 am in the morning at Patrick Henry Square. We will have your race day bag with your event t-shirt, race bib, and other goodies. Late registration and packet pick-up will end at 7:30 am.
The race will start at Patrick Henry Square at 8:00 am. Volunteers, signs, and police officers will be located along the route to point the way. There will also be a water station located at the halfway point.
Awards
The Knox County Chamber of Commerce will be awarding the Overall Top Female and Male Runners. There is also a contest for the “Best Dressed” Runner. Wear your best watermelon-themed outfit!
Finisher medals will be awarded at the finish line. Snacks and other goodies will be provided at the end of the race.
To ensure you receive a Watermelon Fest 5K Run/Walk t-shirt, please register by Wednesday, July 27.
