Watertown Jig Jog 5K
- Date Sat 13th March 2027
- Time 9:40AM CST
- Location Watertown, Wisconsin
- Price Free - $64.60
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Watertown Jig Jog 5K on Saturday, March 13, 2027! This exciting event takes place in the charming town of Watertown, Jefferson, and celebrates the spirit of spring and Irish culture. Participants will enjoy a lively atmosphere featuring live music and free raffles as they jog or walk past historic homes, including the iconic Octagon House. The race begins and ends at Watertown's beautifully remodeled public library and Bentzin Family Town Square, making it a perfect day out for the whole family.
Join over 500 fellow walkers and runners in this vibrant community event, all while contributing to a great cause! Proceeds from the Jig Jog directly support teachers and classrooms in both public and private schools, with last year's event raising an impressive $17,500 and enabling the Educational Foundation of Watertown to distribute over $50,000 to local schools. After the race, participants can head over to Lyon's Pub to indulge in delicious traditional Irish food and beverages. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate spring, community, and education—mark your calendars for the Watertown Jig Jog 5K!
Join over 500 fellow walkers and runners in this vibrant community event, all while contributing to a great cause! Proceeds from the Jig Jog directly support teachers and classrooms in both public and private schools, with last year's event raising an impressive $17,500 and enabling the Educational Foundation of Watertown to distribute over $50,000 to local schools. After the race, participants can head over to Lyon's Pub to indulge in delicious traditional Irish food and beverages. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate spring, community, and education—mark your calendars for 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 13th March 2027 (10:00AM CST)
$38.10
OPENS 19 DEC -
Little Leprechaun .4 Mile Kids Run
Sat 13th March 2027 (9:40AM CST)
Free
OPENS 19 DECOpen to all age 10 and under. There is no separate registration this year. You may buy a shirt separately at our race store. -
Family 5k
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 13th March 2027 (10:00AM CST)
$64.60
OPENS 19 DEC -
Family .5 Mile Kids Run
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 13th March 2027 (10:00AM CST)
$64.60
OPENS 19 DEC
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