Watertown Jig Jog 5K

2024 Results

$35 10:00AM CDT Will receive long sleeve shirt & swag bag.

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$12 9:40AM CDT Will receive a long sleeve shirt & swag bag.

Open to ages 10 and under.

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$55 per Family

Family Bundle

$55 9:40AM - 10:00AM CDT

Register up to five household members for one low price. All will receive short sleeve shirt. (Timing not available.)

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Race Info

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!

PACKET PICKUP

You may pick up your shirt, number and other goodies at the Watertown Public Library, 100 S Water St. (Use Main St. Entrance) (Friday noon–6pm) the day before the event. Come early to the library if you wish to pick up your packet on race day.

PARKING

There will be limited parking at the library because it will also be open for patrons. There is street parking in the area.

THE COURSE

Our Course is a 5K run/walk takes place on the streets of Watertown. The Route will be clearly marked with cones to keep our runners safe. We ask you stay inside the cones to ensure your safety. Many volunteers will be on the course keeping you safe in reflective vests. Please try to thank them as they encourage you! Water, Gatorade and of course, Lucky Charms will be available at the halfway point in the race.

“LITTLE LEPRECHAUN” FUN RUN

The Little Leprechaun Fun Run will begin at approximately 9:40am. The course is approximately .4 miles and is up and back on Water Street. Kids will receive a special award as they cross the finish line.

RACE RESULTS & AWARDS

The Awards ceremony will begin before all the walkers have finished. Awards will be given for age group winners as well as 2nd and 3rd place finishers. Overall winners will be recognized. There will be two school awards of $250. (Enrollment under and over 200.)

AGE GROUPS - Male & Female - 12 & under, 13 – 19, 20 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70 & Above

SPIRIT AWARDS

Many of our sponsors have provided valuable gift certificates and prizes based on the creativity and color of your attire! They will be handed out at the start/finish area.

BATHROOMS

Indoor bathrooms available at the Watertown Public Library. Facilities are also available at Webster Elementary School which is half way along the route.

REFUNDS

Sorry, we are not able to offer refunds of registration fees. Even if you're unable to run please understand that your money will be going to our very worthy cause, public and private school education in Watertown.

Thank you again for participating in this year's run/walk. If you have any questions, please email us at WatertownJigJog@gmail.com