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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

Apple City 5k

The inaugural Apple City 5k takes place on 30 August 2026 at Pinto Lake County Park in Watsonville, California. The event is part of the Santa Cruz Track Club Fall Race series and donates 50% of funds to the Pajaro Valley Education Foundation to support students in the Pajaro Valley.

The course uses the county park's trails and meadows. The description from the organizer notes gentle trails that circle the park and scenic meadow areas. The kids event is a separate 1k route that goes around the soccer fields near the start and finish area.

Distances:

5k
Kids 1k

Registration information provided by the organizer indicates a registration period in 2026 and entry fees of $35.00 for the 5k and $10.00 for the kids 1k. The listed event location is 757 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA 95076. 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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