Strawberry Jam 1K and 5K Fun Run and Walk
Landmark Elementary School • 235 Ohlone Pkwy Watsonville, CA 95076 Organized by Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community ServicesAbout this event
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The 4th annual Strawberry Jam 1K/5K Fun Run/Walk coordinated by the Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services and Rotary Club of Freedom will kick-off the Watsonville Strawberry Festival on Saturday August 2rd, 2025. The Jam begins and ends at the temporary location, Landmark Elementary School in Watsonville while Ramsay Park is being renovated. This is an easy and fun course that includes Watsonville's beautiful slough system with an out and back section on Ohlone Parkway. No dogs please, but families and strollers are welcome. Register on Active.com. Races will be coordinated by the Santa Cruz Track Club.
The Jam is being held in conjunction withThe Watsonville Strawberry Festival, held on Saturday, August 2, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, August 3, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in historic downtown Watsonville. https://www.watsonville.gov/1117/Watsonville-Strawberry-Festival
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Event details and schedule
Event Details and Schedule
Check-in on race day begins at 6:45 am at Landmark Elementary School parking lot. The Kids 1K Fun Run/Walk begins promptly at 7:45 am. Parents are welcome to join and guide their kids through the 1K run. The 5k Fun Run/Walk will follow for those of ages 12+ starting at 8am. There will be portable restrooms and water stations available on day of race. Look out for designated guides who will be stationed at various points throughout the race to ensure the designated course is easy to follow. Costumes are encouraged!!
Parking:
There is limited parking at Landmark Elementary School. Experienced Runners: are encouraged to warm up by parking at the Ramsay Park Nature Center Parking Lot at on HARKINS SLOUGH ROAD and warming up for .5 miles on path to race. Please see map for pathway from Nature Center to Landmark Elementary School.
Registration Fees are as follows:
Kids 1K (Ages 12 and under): $10
5K (Ages 12+):
$35 until 05/02/2025
$40 until 07/02/2025
$45 Day of Event-Cash and Card Payments
Prizes:
Ribbons will be awarded to top 3 in each category.
Strawberry themed socks will be given to all pre-registrants over age 12. Socks may be available on race day but are not guaranteed for day of race registrants.
Divisions:
Male and Felmale Categories
19 and Under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80+
Contact: DarylWise1@gmail.com.
Location
Categories
Running-1K - Kids 1K Run/Walk
Running-5K - Adults 18+
Running-5K Students - Students
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