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Apple City 5k

Name: Apple City 5k
Start: 2026-08-30
End: 2026-08-30
Location: Watsonville

Watsonville, United States • 30 Aug 2026

Event Overview

The Apple City 5k is a running event taking place on Sunday, August 30, 2026. It is held at Pinto Lake County Park, located at 757 Green Valley Road in Watsonville, California.

Distances

The event offers two distances:

A 5k race on trails.
A Kids 1k race.

Course and Setting

The 5k course features scenic meadows and gentle trails that circle the park, offering a route dedicated to the agricultural history and life of the Pajaro Valley. The Kids 1k takes place around the soccer fields near the starting and finishing line.

Registration and Logistics

Bib pickup and race day registration begin at the park. Finishers of the 5k receive a finisher t-shirt. Age group winners in the 5k receive a bottle of Martinelli's sparkling cider, and all Kids 1k runners receive an Apple City Finisher Sticker.

Host and Charity

The event is part of the Santa Cruz Track Club Fall Race series. Fifty percent of the funds raised go to the Pajaro Valley Education Foundation to support local students. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Watsonville

Race information

Registration

5 km

Kids 1k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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