43rd Annual Mother's Day Run & Walk 2027
- Date
- Sunday, May 9, 2027
- Start time
- 7:45 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Watsonville, California
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $25 on Mar 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1k Family Fun Run | Kids | May 9, 20277:45 AM | $20$25 after Mar 1, 2027 | – |
| 5k Run & Walk | 5K | May 9, 20278:00 AM | $30$40 after Mar 1, 2027 | – |
| 10k Run | 10K | May 9, 20278:45 AM | $30$40 after Mar 1, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1k Family Fun Run: $20 until Mar 1, then $25 until Apr 1, then $30 until May 7.
- 5k Run & Walk and 10k Run: $30 until Mar 1, then $40 until Apr 1, then $50 until May 7.
Online registration closes May 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 30 percent below a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in California runs 1:05:18, about 10:31 a mile, based on 285 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:09:57 and men in 59:47.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:05 AM, and the 1k Family Fun Run starts at 7:45 AM. The start sits about 80 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Pinto Lake County Park, Watsonville, CA 95076
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results5K Run & Walk
10K Run
1K Kids Fun Run
Aggregated from official results (Mark McConnell) for 43rd Annual Mother's Day Run & Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 43rd Annual Mother's Day Run & Walk?
At the 2026 5K Run & Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 26:23 or better, the top quarter in 34:47, and half the field in 48:30; the last tenth came in after 1:08:07.
At the 2026 10K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 42:37 or better, the top quarter in 46:29, and half the field in 55:17; the last tenth came in after 1:07:27.
At the 2026 1K Kids Fun Run, the fastest tenth finished in 3:36 or better, the top quarter in 4:10, and half the field in 4:29; the last tenth came in after 6:24.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 28:30 | 20:49 |
| 20-29 | 28:51 | 24:48 |
| 30-39 | 25:14 | 24:36 |
| 40-49 | 27:43 | 46:55 |
| 50-59 | 40:14 | 27:57 |
| 60-69 | 28:47 | 39:34 |
| 70+ | 47:36 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
How fast is it?
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 34:47, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 13 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Race details
- Where
- Pinto Lake County Park, Watsonville, CA 95076Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 80 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (May 9, 2027), 2026 (May 10, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is 43rd Annual Mother's Day Run & Walk?
- Sunday, May 9, 2027, starting at 7:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $25 on Mar 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $30, entry is about 30 percent below a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 246 runners finished the 5K Run & Walk; the median finish was 48:30 and the winner ran 18:19.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 34:47, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 13 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Pinto Lake County Park, Watsonville, CA 95076.
From the organizers
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!