Date & Time
Saturday, July 4th, 2009 ARRIVE 45 min. to an Hour Early!
7:30 am: 5k (3.1 miles)
8:30 am: Watermelon Eating Contest!
8:45 am: Kids' Run
Location
Mead Garden
1300 S. Denning Dr.
Winter Park, FL 32789
Directions & Parking
Take I-4 to Fairbanks exit (#87). Exit and head east on Fairbanks to Denning Drive. Turn right onto Denning Dr. Parking will be available in the vicinity of Denning Dr. and Orange Avenue.
Note: Registration and race start is approximately 1/4 mile from the parking area.
About this Event It's time for fun in the sun! Gather friends, family and neighbors for a morning to celebrate our country's independence with food, and fitness! All runners receive a festive t-shirt, plentiful refreshments and ice-cold watermelon and more!
Convenient online registration available through Thursday, July 2.
Entry fees are non refundable/non-transferable.
Entry Fees
Cash/Check/Credit
Through June 27
$20
June 28 - July 3
$24
Race day at race site
$30 cash or check only
Kids Run
FREE to all children
*Runners/walkers age
17 & under and age 65-over
$12
*Not available through online registration.
Special Entry Fee for Military Personnel - $12 Veterans, active duty and reservists from any branch of the U.S. Military. Available only with printable application. Copy of military ID required with application.
Make all checks payable to:
Track Shack Fitness Club (TSF)
Walk or mail completed entry form to
Race Headquarters:
Track Shack
1104 North Mills Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803
407-896-1160
Email: eventinfo@trackshack.com
Packet Pick-Up
Race information, race number, t-shirt, available at Track Shack:
T-Shirts & Amenities
All registered 5k participants receive a colorful short sleeved t-shirt. Wear yours on race day in the spirit of the holiday! All runners and walkers receive plentiful refreshments, ice-cold watermelon and more!
Awards
In the festive spirit of the holiday, the Watermelon 5k is a non-scored fun-run for runners and walkers of all ages. Top 10 m/f finishers will be posted on TrackShack.com. Check back after the race! No other times will be recorded. Participants are able to get their finish times from the overhead clock at the finish line. All runners and walkers will receive a special souvenir gift.
3rd Annual Watermelon Eating Contest 5 men & 5 women will be chosen to participate in our 3rd Annual Watermelon Eating Contest. Contest will begin at 8:30 am. All interested participants may sign up on race day at the Track Shack tent. Contestant names will be randomly selected and announced at 8:20 am. Top male and female winners receive a crown and festive watermelon merchandise.
Course
Runners and walkers will enjoy this scenic 3.1-mile course that starts and finishes in historical Mead Garden. The route is shady and meanders through Winter Park neighborhoods.
Race Photos
Go to www.yourpictures.biz to view and purchase photos after the race. Track Shack Foundation receives 15% of the profits!
Contact: Chris Otto phottography@cfl.rr.com
Kids' Run
Free to all children. Distances will range from 100 to 400 yards and children will be placed in age appropriate groups. Everyone must register on race day to participate. The first 100 registered participants will receive a T-shirt. The Kids Runs will start and finish at the finish line.
Face Painting! Celebrate July 4th with a new look...
FREE Face painting is available before the race from 7:00 am - 7:30 am near the registration pavilion and from 7:30 am -10:00 am the face painting tent will be located next to the Kids' Run Registration area near the finish line.
Beneficiary
By participating in the July 4th Watermelon 5k Run & Walk, you are benefiting the Track Shack Foundation, a local, 501c(3) organization that promotes health and fitness with an emphasis on youth programs. Thank you for your support.
Restrictions
For safety reasons, baby joggers/strollers, headphones, in-line skates, skateboards, and animals will not be allowed in the race. Certified service animals are welcome.
