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18th Annual July 4th Watermelon 5k
Date & Time
 Friday, July 4th, 2008
7:30 am: 5k (3.1 miles)
8:30 am:
Watermelon Eating Contest!
8:45 am: Kids' Run
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 and plentiful refreshments ice-cold watermelon and more for everyone!
Location, Parking & Directions
Mead Garden, Winter Park, FL
Parking will be available in the vicinity of Denning Drive and Orange Avenue. From I-4  take the Fairbanks exit (#87) and head east on Fairbanks to Denning Drive. Turn right onto Denning Drive. PLEASE NOTE: Registration and race start is approximately ¼ mile from this parking area.
Entry Fee
Entry fees are non refundable. Online SAME price as cash or check! Register Online through Wednesday, July 2.
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Cash/Check/Online |
Thru June 28
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$18 |
| June 29 - July 3 |
$22 |
Race Day at race site
Kids Run
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$30 Cash or Check Only
FREE to all Children |
| Runners/walkers age 17 & under and age 65-over $10 |
*Not available through online registration. |
Special Entry Fee for Military Personnel - $10
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.
Registration
Printable Application.
 Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to download form. Free version below.
Make all checks payable to: Track Shack Foundation
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:
| Tuesday, July 1 |
10:00 am to 7:00 pm |
| Wednesday, July 2 |
10:00 am to 7:00 pm |
| Thursday, July 3 |
10:00 am to 7:00 pm |
| Race day at race site |
Beginning at 6:00 am |
Kids' Run
Free to all children. Distances will range from 100 yards to 400 yards and children will be placed in age appropriate groups. Everyone must register on race day to participate. The first 150 registered participants will receive a T-shirt.
2nd Annual Watermelon Eating Contest
 5 men & 5 women will be chosen to participate in our 2nd 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.
Contest Rules
5 male and 5 female contestants will compete against each other at the same time. The object is to finish a set amount of watermelon, within the 3 minute time limit. Contestants will have 3 minutes to finish their slice. At the end of the time limit the first male and first female to eat the most watermelon will be declared the King and Queen. Any style of eating is allowed as long as the watermelon is consumed. Any competitor who, prior to the declaration of a winner , “suffers urges contrary to swallowing” is immediately disqualified. Meaning, if you regurgitate or spit up, you’re ejected from the competition. Contestants must not touch any part of watermelon and hands must be behind their back during the contest. Completion of watermelon to be decided by judge(s), not the contestant. Judge(s) will be on hand to assure adherence to the contest rules and to time constraints. The top male and female to consume the most amount of watermelon within the 3 minutes of the start signal will be declared winners. In the event of a tie, those contestants will participate in a sudden death round of eating. First to finish his or her portion of watermelon within 1 minute, wins.
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 male and female finishers will receive awards. Top 10 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 time from the overhead clock at the finish line. All runners and walkers will receive a special souvenir  gift.
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Proceeds
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, ear phones, baby joggers/strollers, bicycles, roller skates, in-line skates, and dogs will be prohibited from the race course.
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