3 running, walking, and fun run events in Watsonville, California

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running, walking, and fun run events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• COLOR Run for Reading [livelikecoco.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Join us fore our annual run/ walk/ hike to celebrate Coco Lazenby’s birthday and fundraise to support more literacy in our community. It’s a free COlor Run and every kid who participates can take home a free book!

  1k Run Walk

  California Street, Watsonville, California, 95076, United States
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• Mother's Day Run & Walk [runsignup.com]
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  Sun, May 10, 2026 at 7:45 AM

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  Celebrate Mom while making a difference!

  Join the 42nd Annual Mother’s Day Run & Walk, benefiting Pajaro Valley Shelter Services, and enjoy a beautiful morning on the scenic trails of Pinto Lake...

  Celebrate Mom while making a difference!

  Join the 42nd Annual Mother’s Day Run & Walk, benefiting Pajaro Valley Shelter Services, and enjoy a beautiful morning on the scenic trails of Pinto Lake County Park.

  There’s something for everyone, including a 1K Kids Fun Run, a 5K run or walk, and a 10K run. Bring the whole family, honor the women who inspire you, and support vital services for families experiencing homelessness.

  Move with purpose. Celebrate with heart.

  1k 5k 10k Fun Run Run Trail Walk

  California Street, Watsonville, California, 95076, United States
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• Apple City 5k [runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Aug 30, 2026 at 8:15 AM

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  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...

  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.

  1k 5k Run Trail

  757 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, California, 95076, United States
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