Welcome to the Apple City 5K!
Sunday, August 30st at Pinto Lake County Park, 757 Green Valley Road, Watsonville
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.
Bib Pickup
Bib Pickup will be race day at Pinto Lake County Park starting at 7:15am. Race Day Registration will also be at 7:15am. Race day registration is $60, sign up online if you can! Pickup and registration will both be across from the parking lot next to the first soccer field.
Awards
Prizes for top 3 overall. Age group winners will receive a bottle of Martinelli's sparkling cider! All kids 1k runners will receive an Apple City Finisher Sticker!
Finisher T-Shirt
All 5k finishers will receive a finisher t-shirt.
Parking
There is plenty of parking, please park in as far as you can into the park and that will be closest to our race headquarters.
Race Day Events
- 5k
Price: $35
Time: 8:30AM PDT - 10:30AM PDT
Price increases after July 14, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT - Kids 1k
Price: $10
Time: 8:15AM PDT - 8:30AM PDT
Registration closes on July 14, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT and re-opens on July 15, 2026 at 12:00am PDT
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.
