2026 Strawberry Jam 1K and 5K Walk and Run

Join us for another year of fun in the sun! At the Jolly10k you'll take a 10K or a 5K run or walk, through stunning Los Gatos mountain trails and arrive back at the finish line to enjoy fun, food and fellowship. We have informational booths, a variety of resource tables, CPR training and as always the Los Gatos Fire Dept. joins us for a group photo with the Fire Engine. We definitely have fun, but the reason we gather for the Jolly10k is to create a safe environment to have the difficult conversations about addiction and the deadly epidemic of Fentanyl that has flooded our country and stolen far too many young lives. But together, we can remember our loved ones and share life-saving information on how to prevent the next life lost from being someone in your family. Excercise, Information & Education!

The Loyalty Registration window is from Wednesday, March 25th at 7am until Monday, March 30th at 5pm. If eligible, you will have an access code emailed to you on March 25th at 7am when registration opens. Your code does not guarantee or reserve you a space. However, those eligible can register with their code any time during that window. While your code will only work 1 times, you are allowed to register up to (5) participants under one transaction using the code.

Who is considered Loyal?

• Participants who registered for 6 of the past 10 live Wharf to Wharf Races (2014 - 2019, 2022 - 2025).

OR

• Participants who registered for the 2025 Little Wharf 3-Miler.

How do I verify my Loyalty Status?

1. Click "VERIFY LOYALTY STATUS" button below.

2. Type in your first and last name.

3. If you are eligible, your name will appear with the words: "You are eligible."

If you are not eligible, your name will NOT appear and you will see the words:

"Your name or email was not found on the eligible list, if you feel this is in error please click "DISPUTE FORM" on right side of page."

What are the next steps if I am eligible for Loyalty Status?

1. Hang tight! Loyalty Registration will not open until Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:00am PDT.

2. If you are eligible, you will be emailed a unique access code on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

3. Those eligible who received their code will have until Monday, March 30th at 5:00pm PDT to use their code to register.

Why might my name not appear in the database if I meet the criteria?

Our Loyalty database requires an exact match of your first name, last name and email address in 6 of 10 Wharf to Wharf registrations. Your name might not appear if:

1. You changed your last name.

2. You spelled your name wrong during registration.

3. You registered under a nickname.

4. You registered under different email addresses.

Please fill out our Dispute Form to resolve the issue. Dispute Forms must be submitted by March 22nd at 11:59pm PDT.

Still have questions?

Please email [email protected].

Come play at of one of the most fun and scenic events on the west coast. This race has a sprint and international (Olympic) distance triathlon, with relays, aquathalon and aquabike categories for both races. Clydesdale and Athena triathlon categories are available.

There is a special, non-competitive Family & Friends wave for people who are new to triathlon or just want to race with family and friends regardless of age or gender.

Special youth pricing is available for youth 12-17 and seniors 70+ for all individual distances. Contact us for a discount for an all youth/senior relay team.

Triathlon club disounts available. If your Tri Club does not have a code, have a club officer contact us.

Sheltered swim and flat bike and run course make this a perfect place for your first race or a PR. Voted one of the best late season triathlons in the country. The bike ride is a totally closed course and both the bike and run courses follow the coastline to create one of the most scenic races around! (Pending approval of the 2025 bike course)

Stick around and play for a day at the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk or visit the Surfer Museum or National Marine Sanctuary Center.

Participants will receive a finisher medal and custom t-shirt as part of their registration, plus a post race lunch and awards.

Join us in Gilroy, California on Saturday, August 22, 2026, for the Race2Unravel — a powerful day of ACTION in the fight against childhood cancer.

This inspiring community event features a 5K, 10K, and our new 5K Ruck Division — because every step forward fuels critical pediatric cancer research. Whether you run, ruck, sponsor, or donate, you are helping fund innovative research and honoring the children who inspire us: those still fighting, those we’ve lost, and the future we refuse to give up on.

And for our youngest supporters, we've added a few different options. They can participate in the main runs (5K Youth Ages 7–17 or 10K Youth Ages 9-17) or the Kids Fun Run (Ages 2–12) that consists of one lap around the park (just over ¼ mile). Parents are welcome to walk or run alongside their child for the Kids Fun Run but all those participating in the 5K or 10K must be registered. These are great opportunities for children to get involved and feel the spirit of the day.

Move with purpose. Show up with heart. Race2Unravel...until there is a cure!

About Rucking:

Rucking is a physical activity that involves walking with a weighted backpack, often referred to as a ruck. It combines the benefits of strength training and cardio, making it an effective workout for building endurance and muscle. Weight requirements are 30 lbs for men and 20 lbs for women, and rucksacks will be weighed prior to the start.

About the Course:

The route begins at Christmas Hill Park (Ranch Side) and winds through parts of the Uvas Creek Levee Park Preserve, following the Uvas Creek Levee Trail. The course is mainly flat and fully paved, offering a scenic run through one of Gilroy’s most beautiful natural areas.

To ensure a smooth and confident experience for all participants, there will be prominent course signage and clearly marked turnaround points.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

• Registration Deadline for T-shirt is July 31st

• No Pets Allowed

• This is a Cupless Race - Please bring your own water bottle.

• Strollers are allowed but please start toward the back and give the right of way on the narrower portions of the course.

• Regular Registration Ends Friday, August 21st @ 3pm; Same day registration available until 7:30AM sharp on Saturday, August 22nd.

• Medals will be presented to the top three male and top three female finishers in the 5K, 5K Youth, 10K, 10K Youth and 5K Ruck divisions. Participants in the Kids Fun Run will also receive a commemorative medal.