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🍉 The Summer's Tastiest Race is Here! 🍉
Join us this July for a tasty summer event! Run or walk this 5K at the scenic Eisenhower Park. Enjoy some awesome tasty treats and drinks at the end of the race courtesy of All Round Foods and Waterloo Sparkling Water!
The Watermelon 5K - East Meadow
July 14, 2024
8:30AM 5K Start
FREE Kiddie Fun Run 8AM
EISENHOWER PARK - FIELD 2
Parking Lot 2, East Meadow, NY 11554
GET A WATERMELON SEEDLESS TEE!
Watermelons to the TOP FINISHERS!
This race is a part of the USATF-LI Grand Prix; Long Island's Running Series.
This is a Team Scoring Race!
USATF-LI Grand Prix Calendar / Click Here and Become a USATF Member
AMENITIES
Personalized bib with full-color event branding when you sign up 3 weeks in advance.
Register early to guarantee a shirt: Late registrant shirts are based on availability so hurry!
Enjoy Watermelon and Goodies from All Round Foods after the race!
No formal bag check. elitefeats cannot take responsibility for any personal belongings but there will be an informal area to leave race belongings in the staging area.
Bathrooms. Public bathrooms located near start & finish.
Hydration on course and provided at finish line.
Virtual option: your items will begin shipping on the same date as the in-person event. You can compete virtually by uploading your time & photos from your run. You can run anywhere, any time!
AWARDS
Watermelons:
Top 1 M/F Overall
Top 1 M/F Age Groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+
BENEFITS
Never Stop Running Foundation is a 501(c)3: Supporting athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement as well as encouraging and promoting Olympic development for local emerging elite and post-collegiate runners.
COURSE
This race is a part of the USATF-LI Grand Prix; Long Island's Running Series.
This is a Team Scoring Race!
USATF-LI Grand Prix Calendar / Click Here and Become a USATF Member
Please click HERE to view the course map!
Merrick Lands / Eisenhower Park, East Meadow NY *
GETTING YOUR BIB
Virtual: Your bib will be mailed directly to you as soon as the race gear arrives, which may be close to the race date. Please allow 3-5 days to receive after signing up late. If you don't get your bib in the mail by race day, please use the live chat at elitefeats.com to confirm your shipping address (include an apartment number if applicable)
In-Person options:
Please see the event staff starting one hour before the event start time.
Have your bib mailed to you prior to the race for $10! *(must be registered 10 days in advance to get a bib mailed)
Wearing Your Bib: The mid-torso is the sweet spot for accurate results. Please be sure to wear your bib just above your belly button, right side up, for best read-rates. Do not fold, crumple or cut your bib in any way. It must be visible to onlookers and not get in the way of your arms/legs. Please use four pins, or four alternative-securing gear such as race magnets, in each corner to ensure proper placement and visibility.
PARKING
QUESTIONS
RESULTS & PHOTOS
LIVE Online/Email/Text Results and FREE Video & Same-day finish line pics
Find Misc Photos on Facebook @elitefeats
TEAM ROSTER
VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS
TRACKING YOUR DISTANCE
4 Laps to one Mile on a Track
Treadmill
MapMyRun.com
Find a Certified USATF Course
Some events display course maps at elitefeats.com
Many parks have measured 'fitness' trails open to the public
Download free app Strava & hit 'Record'
HOW TO POST TIMES
1. Cover ground whenever & wherever you'd like!
2. On Start Date visit elitefeats.com/Results - search this event.
3. Search your name - click Update.
4. Enter your time.
5. Optional upload up to 5 photos.
WHEN TO POST
EARLY REGISTRANTS (before start day) can start posting times ON start day!
LATE REGISTRANTS (after start day) allow up to 24 hours to post times.
BIB MAILING begins Monday prior to start day. If you register after this, please allow 3-5 business days to receive.
You don't need the bib to participate, it's a keepsake!
