Apple City 5k
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 8:30 AM PDT
- Location
- Watsonville, CA
- 757 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, 95076
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Run scenic, gentle trails at Pinto Lake County Park and support local education at this inaugural community event dedicated to agricultural history.
- Fun
- Scenic
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
For a CauseJoin the inaugural Apple City 5K, a community event celebrating Watsonville's agricultural heritage. This race takes you through the scenic meadows and gentle trails of Pinto Lake County Park. It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy an easy run while supporting a meaningful cause, with half of all funds benefiting the Pajaro Valley Education Foundation to help local students.
What to expect
Enjoy an inaugural 5K on easy trails.Experience scenic meadows and gentle paths around Pinto Lake County Park.Support students through the Pajaro Valley Education Foundation.A kids 1K race is available near the start/finish line.
Standout details
- Inaugural event
- Supports local education
- Scenic park trails
- Kids 1K race option
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1K
Sun, Aug 30, 8:15 AM PDT · From $10.00
Opens Feb 14, 2026, 9:09 AM PST · Closes Jul 14, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
- 5K
Sun, Aug 30, 8:30 AM PDT · From $35.00
Opens Feb 14, 2026, 9:09 AM PST · Closes Jul 14, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
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The course
- Hilly
- Timed race
From the organizer
The inaugural Apple City 5k!
Come run fun easy trails and be a part of the Watsonville community!
Going back to the roots of farming in Watsonville, the Apple City 5k at Pinto Lake County Park is a dedication to agricultural history and life of the Pajaro Valley.
Participants will experience the scenic meadows and trails of the county park, with gentle trails circling the whole park.
The kids 1k will go around the soccer fields near the starting/finish line.
This race is hosted by the Santa Cruz Track Club Fall Race series with 50% of funds going to the Pajaro Valley Education Foundation to support the students of the Pajaro Valley.
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