Watsontown JesVic 5k
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Watsontwon, Pennsylvania
- Price $16.90 - $22.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting Watsontown JesVic 5K on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in the charming town of Watsontown, Northumberland! This heartwarming event, established in 2007, pays tribute to the inspiring lives of Jessica Wade and Vicki Hitesman, two remarkable women who left a lasting impact on their community. The 5K not only celebrates their legacies but also raises vital funds to assist local families facing medical challenges due to illness.
Since its inception, the Watsontown JesVic 5K has garnered an incredible $60,000 in support for those in need, thanks to the generosity of local businesses, volunteers, and participants. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or looking to enjoy a walk with friends and family, this event promises a fantastic atmosphere filled with community spirit and camaraderie. Come out, get active, and help us honor Jessica and Vicki while making a difference in the lives of others!
Since its inception, the Watsontown JesVic 5K has garnered an incredible $60,000 in support for those in need, thanks to the generosity of local businesses, volunteers, and participants. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or looking to enjoy a walk with friends and family, this event promises a fantastic atmosphere filled with community spirit and camaraderie. Come out, get active, and help us honor Jessica and Vicki while making a difference in the lives of others!
Organiser's Description
The Watsontown JesVic 5K was started in 2007 by Shannon (Hoffman) Pyles and Suzie (Wade) Watts to honor two community women, Jessica Wade and Vicki Hitesman, who both passed away from cancer. Jessica was a blue-eyed, athletic 20-year-old, a graduate of Warrior Run High School, who pursued a college degree. Among her many goals was to run a marathon someday. The othera former nurse who touched the lives of the patients and their families from her early days at Williamsport Hospital and Kramms Nursing Home. She was a survivor of Hodgkins disease. Her youngest son played baseball, her oldest ran cross country at Warrior Run. Vicki and her husband (who is also a runner) supported the cross-country team, and all their sons endeavors.
Both had touched the lives of those in their community and in their workplace. We hope this race will continue that legacy.
The money raised supports local families with members facing disease and struggling with the resulting medical bills. In its first 15 years, the 5K has raised more than $60,000 with the support of sponsor businesses, donations, volunteers, runners, walkers, spectators and friends. The JesVic organizers, and those supported by the funds, are forever grateful.
Both had touched the lives of those in their community and in their workplace. We hope this race will continue that legacy.
The money raised supports local families with members facing disease and struggling with the resulting medical bills. In its first 15 years, the 5K has raised more than $60,000 with the support of sponsor businesses, donations, volunteers, runners, walkers, spectators and friends. The JesVic organizers, and those supported by the funds, are forever grateful.
Races
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Watsontown JesVic 5k
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.20
Pre-registering guarantees you a goodie bag along with race t-shirt. -
JesVic 1/2 Mile Kid's Race
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (10:15AM EDT)
$16.90
Lap around the Watsontown Elementary grounds with pacers and parents welcomed to join. Chip timed. The race will start at the conclusion of the 5k.
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