
Watertown Jig Jog 5K is a running race on March 13, 2027 in Watertown, WI, with entry fees from $35 to $60.
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!
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
41°
Typical Low
23°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Watertown Wwtp, 2 mi from the venue.
City Elevation
839 ft
Nearest Airport
MSN
Dane County Regional Truax Field · 32 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 46 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Watertown Jig Jog 5K
Mar 13, 2027