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Sunday, May 9th, 2027
Pinto Lake County Park, Watsonville CA
5K · 10K
48–63°F · low rain risk
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About this race
Event Overview
Join the 43rd 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 on May 9th, 2027. Make Mother's Day Mean MORE!
Date and Location
- Where: Pinto Lake County Park
- When: Sunday, May 9th, 2027
- Address: 757 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA US 95076
- Race URL: Mother’s Day Run & Walk
Race Schedule
- 1K: Starts at 7:45 AM
- 5K: Starts at 8:00 AM
- 10K: Starts at 8:45 AM
- Activities: Celebrate Mom while making a difference!
Race Features
- Various Runs: 1K Family Fun Run, 5K Run or Walk, and 10K Run
- Family Participation: Bring the whole family and honor the women who inspire you
- Support: Help support vital services for families experiencing homelessness
- Run for a Cause: Run for Hope! Run for Home! Run for MOM!
Course Information
The course is professionally chip-timed: computerized time results will be announced on the day of the event and on our website, www.pvshelter.org/mdr. All runs and walks start and end at Pinto Lake County Park.
Event Features
- T-shirt: Event T-shirt included in the registration fee for the first 400 registrations
- Gifts: Roses for moms, refreshments, and water
- Entertainment: Live DJ throughout the event
Awards
- Medals: 10K and 5K Run/Walk – Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd places male/female winners per 5-year age division
- Overall Awards: Gifts for the overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places male/female winners in the 10K and 5K
- 1K Fun Run: Accomplishment medals for all youth 12 years and under
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