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Howell Melon Run

  • Corner of State St. & Clinton St. 200 East Grand River Avenue Howell, MI, 48843 United States (map)

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.

100% of the net proceeds go to providing community programs for the Howell area. 

Registrations on or before 7/25/24 are guaranteed a short sleeve race 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. 

Cost: $30/person


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. 


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. 


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.


Howell Melon Roll (Ages 2-5)

8/16/24 - 6pm

Cost: $5/person
All participants will get a Howell Melon they can keep!


ONE IN MELON MILE (ALL AGES)

8/16/24- 6:30PM

Cost: $20/person


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



Earlier Event: August 10
Melon Ball (21 & Up)