43rd Annual Mother's Day Run & Walk - 5k Run & Walk
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External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
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 Sunday May 9th, 2026. Make Mother's Day Mean MORE! Where: Pinto Lake County Park - When: Sunday May 9th 2026 1k starts at 7:45 AM - 5k starts at 8 AM - 10k starts at 8:45 AM Celebrate Mom while making a difference! There’s something for everyone, including a 1k Family 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. Run for Hope! Run for Home! Run for MOM! Sunday May 9th, 2027 Pinto Lake County Park 757 Green Valley Road Watsonville, CA US 95076 Mother's Day Race benefitting Pajaro Valley Shelter Services Course: The course is professionally chip-timed: computerized time results will be announced on the day of the event & on our website, www.pvshelter.org/mdr — All runs and walks start and end at Pinto Lake County Park. Features: Event T-shirt included in the registration fee up to first 400 registrations; roses for moms; refreshments and water; live DJ Awards: 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk – Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd places, male/female winners per 5-year age division, in the 10k and 5k; plus gifts for the overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, male/female winners, in the 10K and 5K – 1K Family Fun Run: Accomplishment medals for all youth12 yrs. & under
Typical conditions
For events around May 2027 in Watsonville, CA, United States: Typical spring conditions in this region — mornings can still be cool; confirm start-time guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Watsonville, CA, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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- May 9, 2027 · 1:45 PM
