Watsontown JesVic 5k
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Watsontwon, Pennsylvania
- Price $16.90 - $22.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us on Saturday, June 6, 2026, for the inspiring Watsontown JesVic 5K in the heart of Watsontown, Northumberland! This vibrant event, which began in 2007, honors the memory of two remarkable community women, Jessica Wade and Vicki Hitesman, who left a lasting impact on the lives of those around them. With a beautiful 5K course, this race not only promotes health and fitness but also fosters a spirit of community and support.
Over the years, the Watsontown JesVic 5K has raised more than $60,000 to assist local families facing medical challenges, ensuring that the legacies of Jessica and Vicki continue to shine brightly. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or a supportive spectator, your participation makes a difference! Mark your calendars and be part of this uplifting event that celebrates life, community, and the power of giving back.
Over the years, the Watsontown JesVic 5K has raised more than $60,000 to assist local families facing medical challenges, ensuring that the legacies of Jessica and Vicki continue to shine brightly. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or a supportive spectator, your participation makes a difference! Mark your calendars and be part of this uplifting event that celebrates life, community, and the power of giving back.
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 6th June 2026 (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 6th June 2026 (10:20AM 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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