Watertown Jig Jog 5K
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 9:40AM CDT
- Location Watertown, Wisconsin
- Price $13.72 - $59.30
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off spring with the Watertown Jig Jog 5K on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the charming town of Watertown, Jefferson! This lively event promises a unique blend of fitness and fun as participants jog and walk past historic homes, including the iconic Octagon House. The event starts and finishes at Watertown's beautifully remodeled public library and Bentzin Family Town Square, creating a vibrant atmosphere for over 500 participants celebrating a day of Irish spirit.
In addition to the invigorating 5K run/walk, attendees can enjoy live music and exciting free raffles, making it a festive occasion for the whole community. After crossing the finish line, participants are invited to unwind at Lyon's Pub, where traditional Irish food and beverages await. Best of all, this non-profit event supports local education, having raised over $17,500 last year to benefit teachers and classrooms in both public and private schools. Join us for a day of health, community, and celebration at the Watertown Jig Jog 5K!
In addition to the invigorating 5K run/walk, attendees can enjoy live music and exciting free raffles, making it a festive occasion for the whole community. After crossing the finish line, participants are invited to unwind at Lyon's Pub, where traditional Irish food and beverages await. Best of all, this non-profit event supports local education, having raised over $17,500 last year to benefit teachers and classrooms in both public and private schools. Join us for a day of health, community, and celebration at the Watertown Jig Jog 5K!
Organiser's Description
Featuring live music and free raffles, this walk/run jigs and jogs past historic homes including the famous Octagon House. The event begins and ends by Watertown's newly remodeled public library and Bentzin Family Town Square. Come join over 500 walkers and runners celebrate spring and being Irish, if only for a day! After the event, participants are invited to walk over to Lyon's Pub for traditional Irish food and beverages.
All proceeds for this non-profit event support teachers and classrooms in both public and private schools. Last year the event raised over $17,500.00 which in turn helped enable the Educational Foundation of Watertown distribute over $50,000.00 to local schools!
All proceeds for this non-profit event support teachers and classrooms in both public and private schools. Last year the event raised over $17,500.00 which in turn helped enable the Educational Foundation of Watertown distribute over $50,000.00 to local schools!
Races
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Individual 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$38.10
OPENS 20 DEC -
Individual .5 Mile Kids Run
Incl. $1.72 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (9:40AM CDT)
$13.72
OPENS 20 DECA half mile "Little Leprechaun" kids run (ages 10 & under) will be conducted at 9:40am. -
Family 5k
Incl. $4.30 Fee & Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$59.30
OPENS 20 DEC -
Family .5 Mile Kids Run
Incl. $4.30 Fee & Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (9:40AM CDT)
$59.30
OPENS 20 DEC
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Watertown Public Library, 100 S Water Street, Watertown, 53094, WI, United States
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