Stronger Together 2026! 1K/5k Walk/Run and Family Event! Sunday, September 20th

Event Overview

The Stronger Together Walk-Run is a community awareness and fundraising event held annually at Aptos High School to mark the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Now in its fifth year, the event features a 1k and 5k course, children’s activities, music, food trucks, community resource tables, raffles, and team prizes. Organized by Monarch Services, the event promotes wellness, solidarity, and support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking across Santa Cruz County.

Date and Location

• Date: Sunday, September 20th, 2026
• Location: 100 Mariner Way, Aptos, CA 95003, USA
• Venue: Aptos High School Track and Field

Registration Information

• Early Bird Pricing: Available Now - Until August 15, 2026!
• Same Day Registration: Available between 8:00 am and 9:00 am on the day of the event
• Event Opens: 8:00 am - Same Day Registration and food trucks
• Race Start Time: 9:00 am for the 1k race, followed immediately by the 5k

Event Activities

• Activities: Dance performance and community activities
• Food Options: Food trucks available throughout the event
• Raffles: Participate for a chance to win prizes
• Team Prizes: Awards for participating teams

More Information

For more details and registration, please visit the official race page: Stronger Together 2026! 1K/5K Walk/Run and Family Event.