2024 Race Sponsors
The Howell Melon Run 5K
SPonsored by CHem-Trend and Surf Internet
Corner of State St. & Clinton St.
Howell Recreation and presenting sponsor ChemTrend proudly present the 47th Annual Howell Melon Run (we welcome runners, walkers, and those racing in wheelchairs and other assistive devices) on August 16, 2024, events begin at 6 PM in beautiful downtown Howell.
This year's race will feature classic events for the whole family such as the Melon Roll, The One in a Melon Mile, The Mascot Dash, and the fan favorite Howell Melon Run 5k.
Registrations on or before 7/25/24 are guaranteed a 50/50 short sleeve shirt. Registrations after that date will not receive a shirt. Any leftover shirts will be available for purchase starting one week after the race is complete for $20 each.
100% of the net proceeds go to providing community programs for the Howell area.
Cost: $30/person
Register for the Howell Melon Run 5K:
SAVE EVEN MORE WHEN YOU SIGN UP FOR OUR TRI-RACE BUNDLE:
Howell Melon Run, August 16th, 2024 - 7pm
2nd Annual Never Forget 5K - September 14th, 2024 - 9am
Headless Horseman 5K - October 19th, 2024 - 6pm
Packet Pickup:
Early packet pick-up:
August 13th & 14th - 9 am - 5 pm
Oceola Township Hall, 1577 N Latson Rd. Howell MI 48843
August 15th - 12 pm-8 pm
Aberrant Ales, 219 W Grand River Ave. Howell MI 48843
We ask that you try to pick up your items in advance if possible.
On-Site Packet Pick up:
Packets will be available on-site for race day starting at 4:30 pm. We will send out a reminder email with details when it gets closer.
Get a Refund By Referring Friends:
All 5k runners have a chance for a FREE RACE! Each registered runner will received a special code via email. Send that code to as many friends as possible to get them to register. Participants will receive $1 back for every new registration through this special code up to $25. Offer is only available with online registrations.
Course Map:
Click the button below to view this year’s course map.
Results:
Your accurate chip time and current overall and age group place will be texted to your phone and live on this site.
The race will be chipped timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.