Watsontown JesVic 5K
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Event details
The Watsontown JesVic 5K is a community running event held in Watsontown, Pennsylvania on June 6, 2026. The event includes the following race distances:
- 5K
- 1/2 mile kids' race (open to ages 12 and under)
The race venue is listed as 1125 Main Street, Watsontown, PA 17777. Registration and awards are handled at the WR Fire Station across the street from Watsontown Elementary School. A "Chase the Unicorn Challenge" element was added to the event in 2023.
Purpose and history
The event began in 2007 to honor two community women who died from cancer. Funds raised by the race support local families with members facing disease and struggling with resulting medical bills. In its first 15 years the 5K raised more than $60,000 with support from sponsor businesses, donations, volunteers, runners, walkers and spectators. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
