Stronger Together DV Awareness 5k

Event Overview

Join us for the Stronger Together 5K: Domestic Violence Awareness Run/Walk!

Presenting Sponsor: TAP Properties, LLC

The Stronger Together 5K is more than a race—it’s a movement to raise awareness, support survivors, and strengthen our community's commitment to ending domestic violence.

Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps fund free services for survivors, including emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling, and prevention education through Harbor, Inc. of Johnston County.

Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome. Enjoy a fun, family-friendly atmosphere with race amenities, community vendors, refreshments, and opportunities to honor survivors while making a meaningful impact.

Together, every step moves us closer to a future free from violence. Join us because we are Stronger Together.

Event Details

• Date: 2026-10-17
• Location: 325 McCullers St, Clayton, NC
• Registration URL: Strong Together 5K

Registration Fees

• Early Bird Registration: Available through September 17th.
• T-shirt Guarantee: Register by October 1st to guarantee your official Stronger Together 5K race T-shirt.
• 5K Fees: $30 through September 17th: $35 from September 18th through race day.
• 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: $15 through September 17th: $20 from September 18th through race day.

Participant Perks

• Official Stronger Together 5K race T-shirt — guaranteed for participants registered by October 1st.
• Finisher participation award.
• Race bib with timing chip.
• Post-race refreshments.

Awards

All registered participants will receive a finisher participation award for completing the Stronger Together 5K!

In addition, awards will be presented to the following competitive finishers:

• Top 3 Overall Female Finishers.
• Top 3 Overall Male Finishers.
• Top Male and Top Female in age groups: 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50+.

Please note: Overall winners are ineligible for an age group award. Age group awards will be presented to the next eligible finisher.

Packet Pick Up

• Early packet pick up is October 16th from 2pm-7pm at Pizazz, 132 E Main St., Clayton, NC 27520.
• Race day packet pick up starts at 8am.

Volunteers

If you would like to volunteer for this event, please reach out to Shaunita at [email protected].

Additional Resources

Visit Harbor Inc. at www.harborshelter.org.