Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum

TOMORROW IS RACE DAY 🍉🏃

The 30th Annual Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5K is finally here!

We can’t wait to see you bright and early for Mississippi’s largest 5K and an unforgettable Fourth of July tradition ✨

Swipe to see important race day reminders on slide 2 👀➡️

⏰ LAST CALL: Registration ends today at 5:00 p.m. — don’t miss your chance to join us!

Let’s make history together — see you at the start line! 🔥

THIS SATURDAY 🍉🏃

The 30th Annual Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5K is almost here and we are READY for race day!

Swipe to see important race day reminders on slide 2 👀➡️

Don’t forget — if you’re participating in the costume contest, bring your most festive look for a chance to win 🎉🏆

🛍 Your registration includes access to your Virtual Race Packet that includes offers from local businesses! Offers include items such as $5 off at Georgia Blue/Genna Benna's! AND 15% off at Urban Foxes! 🎁

⏰ Registration closes Friday at 5:00 p.m. — no late sign-ups!

Check out our 2026 Watermelon Classic t-shirts, tanks & medals! This year’s race features a special America 250 branded design as part of our celebration of this historic milestone 🇺🇸✨👟

The countdown is ON — we’re only TWO WEEKS away from the largest 5K in Mississippi! Have you registered yet?!

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate 30 years of this iconic Fourth of July tradition 🇺🇸🍉

Click the link in our bio to sign up today!

Not a runner but still want to be a part of the 2026 Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5K? 🍉🇺🇸

We’re looking for volunteers to help make Mississippi’s largest 5K a success!

Volunteer opportunities include:
🍉 Watermelon Server
💧 Water Stations
📄 Packet Pick Up
🙌 And more!

Be part of this 30th Anniversary celebration and America 250 event while supporting the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum!

Click the link in our bio to sign up today!

ONE MONTH until the LARGEST 5K in Mississippi! 🍉🏃‍♂️🇺🇸

Join us for the 30th Annual Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic benefiting the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum!

Celebrate 30 years of this Mississippi tradition and America 250 with a morning full of fitness, family fun, and Fourth of July spirit featuring:
🏃‍♀️ 5K Run
🚶 5K Walk
👟 One Mile Fun Run

Register today at the link in our bio.

Registration is OPEN for the 2026 Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5K!! 🍉🥇🇺🇸

Join us as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Watermelon Classic and America 250 this 4th of July! 🎉

Bring your friends and family and be part of one of Mississippi’s favorite Independence Day events!

To register, visit the link in our bio.

We’re closed today in honor of Memorial Day. 🇺🇸 Thank you to all of our brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country.

We’ll see you tomorrow at 10am!

Congratulation's to our 2026 Ferriss Trophy winner Tomas Valincius, presented by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and Pearl River Resort.

Valincius emerged this season as one of the top pitchers in college baseball, finishing the regular season with an 8-2 record and a 2.52 ERA while striking out 105 batters across 75 innings pitched. Opposing hitters managed just a .209 batting average against him this season as he consistently dominated SEC competition and established himself as one of the conference’s premier arms. The sophomore left-hander ranked among the SEC leaders in wins, strikeouts, strikeout-to-walk ratio, and innings pitched while issuing only 16 walks all season.

Valincius was selected by Mississippi college coaches and professional scouts from an outstanding group of finalists representing some of the best collegiate talent in the state, including Ace Reese (Mississippi State University), Cade Townsend (University of Mississippi), Judd Utermark (University of Mississippi), and Grayden Harris (University of Southern Mississippi).