Race For Cupcakes Hawthorne Trail

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6678570354/

This course is an out-and-back. (1.56M)

5K does the course two times.

10K does the course four times.

Course Time Limit

2 hours.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

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Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6678570354/

This course is an out-and-back. (1.56M)

5K does the course two times.

10K does the course four times.

Course Time Limit

2 hours.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

🍉 Gainesville’s Favorite Fourth of July Tradition

Start your Independence Day with 3 miles, rolling hills, and a slice of watermelon at the finish.

The Melon Run is one of the Florida Track Club's largest events of the year and as much a part of July 4th as BBQ and fireworks. This community favorite brings runners of all ages together for a festive, fun, and slightly hilly celebration.

🍉 The Race

• 3-mile rolling course

• Age-group awards in 10-year increments

• Age-group winners receive a watermelon

• Post-race refreshments (yes, more watermelon)

👑 Bonus Events

• Free ½-mile kids run

• Crowning of the Melon Run King and Queen after the races

👕 Registration Details

Register by June 19 at 11:59 PM to select a race tank top.

• No tank tops available after June 19, 2025

• Price (no tank option) increases after June 19

• Price increases again after June 27

• Race tanks will not be held if you do not attend

👟 Youth Pricing (12 & Under)

• $25 regular registration

• $15 no-tank option

Pricing automatically adjusts based on age on July 4, 2025.

Children receive the additional discount with a family membership.

📍 Race Day Information

Start Time: 8:00 AM

Location: Albert “Ray” Massey Westside Park

1001 NW 34th Street

Gainesville, FL 32605

Parking: Use the large lot on the west side of the park off NW 34th Street.

Bib Pick-Up: Begins at 7:00 a.m. in front of the pool near the finish line (east side of the park)

⚠️ Race Day Registration = Online Only

Register online through 7:30 AM on race morning using your phone or computer, then pick up your bib.

• No in-person registration assistance

• No paper forms

• No in-person payments

💳 FTC Member Discount

FTC Members:

Log in to your FTC account and click the "Local Races" tab for the discount code. Enter that code on the payment page during registration.

Not a member yet? Join the Florida Track Club and take part in 9 free races and 3 discounted events each year.

Annual Membership Rates:

• Individual: $40

• Family: $65

• Student: $25

• Senior (65+): $25 individual / $40 family

(Email us to set up Senior membership.)

Three miles. Rolling hills. Watermelon at the finish.

There’s no better way to kick off the Fourth of July in Gainesville. 🇺🇸🍉

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6678570354/

This course is an out-and-back. (1.56M)

5K does the course two times.

10K does the course four times.

Course Time Limit

2 hours.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6678570354/

This course is an out-and-back. (1.56M)

5K does the course two times.

10K does the course four times.

Course Time Limit

2 hours.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com