The Great Watermelon Race

Get ready to roll into summer with the juiciest team event yet! In this high-energy watermelon derby, teams design, decorate, and build their own watermelon race cars before hitting the track in a fast-paced showdown full of laughs, creativity, and friendly competition.

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Get ripe and ready to roll!

Ready for a sweet slice of summer fun your team won’t forget?
In The Great Watermelon Race, creativity, collaboration, and a little friendly rivalry fuel this one-of-a-kind experience.

Each group will come up with a team name, racer concept, and even “sponsor” logos before assembling and decorating their very own watermelon racer. Whether you’re aiming for sleek and speedy or bold and quirky, every entry brings something fresh to the track. Race kits are easy to build and include everything you need, just bring your team and some ripe ideas. The only rule is that it has to be made from a real watermelon and roll on two independent axles. Your TeamBonding facilitator will guide the experience from start to finish, keeping the momentum rolling. After the watermelon activity, awards are given for standout teamwork, eye-catching design, and fastest racer.

Bring your team together for a fun, unforgettable summer packed with speed, seeds and good vibes!

Planning a fall race? Just swap watermelons for pumpkins.

Team size

12 - 250+

Time needed

1.5 - 2 hours

Space requirement

This team building activity works well either indoors or out. You’ll want an open space large enough to comfortably accommodate your entire group. We supply the ramp.

Ideal for

Summer kick-off fun
Friendly competition
Outings & conferences
Boosting morale
Creative collaboration

Tailoring

Want your watermelon activity to reflect your company’s branding, culture, or mission? TeamBonding is all about customization. Just let us know what you have in mind.

When is National Watermelon Day?

National Watermelon Day is celebrated on August 3rd. The origins of this holiday are unclear, but it’s believed to be created to promote the health benefits of the fruit. Plus, it’s a great opportunity to play this watermelon game!

What time of year is best for this watermelon contest?

While this event is great year-round, most people especially enjoy playing watermelon games in the summer months. If you’re interested in racing in the fall, try The Great Team Building Pumpkin Race, our seasonal race that uses pumpkins instead of watermelons!

Who gives out the awards after the watermelon race?

One of our expert facilitators leading the event will award participants at the end of the event. They’re totally unbiased and have an eye for talent when it comes to watermelon games!

Chosen By:

"It was AMAZING! What a great experience in every aspect. Everyone had a Blast! Great team builder! So much fun!"

AstraZeneca

"This event turned out great! The entire organization enjoyed themselves and your team was amazing as well. Thank you!"

Exeltis

"Thank you for all your help in planning our company event. The staff did an incredible job engaging our employees. The Pumpkin Race was such a unique experience and really got our teams excited and engaged. I love hearing from the team that they weren’t really sure about the activity until they gave it shot and had a blast."

Homology

"The event was a success. I want to thank you and your team for hosting a wonderful event!"

Wise Center for Plastic Surgery

"The event was perfect! Our team had a blast and enjoyed every aspect of the evening. Your team was absolutely wonderful! They were very helpful, attentive, fun, and respected our tight timeframe. All around an awesome experience and we will be utilizing team bonding for future team building events. Thank you so much again!"

Tango Therapeutics

"The team had a great time. Danny was a great lead/host of the event. He made it engaging and fun. It was really a good time. The team all raved about it. Thank you."

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