Strawberry Jam Fun Run

AUG

1

2026

A community 1K and 5K fun run and walk in Watsonville organized by Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services and Rotary Club of Freedom, with a course along the slough and Ohlone Parkway; families and strollers welcome.

Sat 1 Aug 2026

Watsonville, California

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5 kilometers

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Strawberry Jam Fun Run - Watsonville

The Strawberry Jam Fun Run is an annual community run and walk organized by Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services in partnership with the Rotary Club of Freedom. Race operations are coordinated by the Santa Cruz Track Club.

Distances offered include:

1K fun run/walk
5K fun run/walk

The event begins and ends at Landmark Elementary School in Watsonville while Ramsay Park is under renovation. The course includes sections along Watsonville’s slough system and an out-and-back segment on Ohlone Parkway. Families and strollers are welcome. Dogs are not permitted.

The run has been scheduled in August and has served to kick off the Watsonville Strawberry Festival in past years. Archived editions listed on the organizer site include 2019, 2023, 2024, and 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Fun Run/walk

1k Fun Run/walk