43rd Annual Mother's Day Run & Walk
Updated
Sunday, May 9, 2027, first start 7:45 AM, in Watsonville (Pinto Lake County Park). Distances: 1K, 5K, 10K. Entry from $20 to $30; the 1K goes from $20 to $25 after March 1.
- Date
- Sunday, May 9, 2027
- Start time
- 7:45 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- Pinto Lake County Park, Watsonville, CA 95076
- Area
- Santa Cruz, SF Bay Area
- Distances
- 1K5K10K
- Course
- Trail (dirt or single-track on at least part of the course)
- Price
- $20 to $30 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Monday, March 1, 2027: 1K $20 → $25
- Registration
- Open. Opened October 1, online signup closes Friday, May 7, 2027
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by March 1 to pay $20 instead of $25.
Register on RunSignup →Race website
Course and race notes
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.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.