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Sunday, September 20th, 2026
100 Mariner Way, Aptos, CA 95003, USA, Aptos CA
5K
55–73°F · low rain risk
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2025
58–78°F
dry
2024
53–66°F
dry
2023
53–66°F
dry
2022
54–67°F
dry
2021
55–83°F
dry
2020
55–79°F
dry
2019
51–75°F
dry
2018
54–81°F
dry
2017
55–71°F
dry
2016
57–72°F
dry
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About this race
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.
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