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  • July 4, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

47th Annual Jack Gamble Melon Run at Albert “Ray” Massey Park

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Albert “Ray” Massey Park (Westside Park)
1001 NW 34th Street
Gainesville, FL 32601

group of runners participating in the melon run

It’s the best July 4th tradition in Gainesville… the 47th Annual Jack Gamble Melon Run

This three-mile run hosted by the Florida Track Club is as much a part of the Fourth of July as BBQ and Fireworks. Enjoy the rolling hills on this course, where age-group winners receive a watermelon! Age groupings for awards are in 10-year increments. Refreshments (most likely more watermelon) will be served to all runners after the race.

They’ll also host a 1/2 mile run for the kids. After the running is complete, stick around to see the crowning of the King and Queen of the race.

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