Stronger Together 2026! 1K/5k Walk/Run and Family Event! Sunday, September 20th
About the Event
The Stronger Together 2026! 1K/5k Walk/Run and Family Event! returns to Aptos, California on Sunday, September 20th. Aptos High School Track and Field hosts the event. The school is nestled in a picturesque area of Santa Cruz County, surrounded by lush greenery and near the coast, offering runners a scenic start and finish line. On race morning, participants can anticipate cool temperatures, with an average high around 18°C and lows dropping to about 13°C on that day. Now marking its fifth year, Stronger Together is more than just a run; it's an annual community awareness event supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The race offers both children’s activities and adult entertainment like music performances, food trucks, resource tables for the community, raffles with prizes, and team incentives.
1k Children/Youth Fun Run 1K • Start: 08:00:00 • Fee: Minimum $24.95 donation
Stronger Together Family Package! 5K • Start: 08:00:00 • Fee: Minimum $84.95 donation
Logistics are straightforward: Early bird pricing is available until August 15th. Registration can be done online at https://raceroster.com/events/2026/125810/stronger-together-2026-1k5k-walkrun-and-family-event-sunday-september-20th for a minimum donation of $24.95 for the 1K and $39.95 for the 5K, with family packages at $84.95. On race day, same-day registration is available from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. Bib pickup occurs on site before the event. The start location is Aptos High School Track and Field; participants must be at least age 16 to run or walk alone, with younger runners needing an adult partner. First-timers should bring their race bibs and any necessary documents for verification. Start times are set for 9:00 am for the 1K followed by immediate commencement of the 5K. Post-race activities include a dance performance and various community events that continue throughout the day, making it an engaging experience for all attendees. The course is firm with slightly soft conditions due to typical weather patterns, providing a comfortable surface despite potential unevenness from time spent underfoot during the race morning dew. A gentle breeze of around 5.5 km/h can be expected, and humidity levels will hover at about 77%, ensuring pleasant conditions while running. This event is worth attending because it brings together community members to support important causes through physical activity and celebration, marking a significant day in Aptos on September 20th, 2026.
Races Offered
1k Children/Youth Fun Run
Sep 20, 2026
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1K
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08:00
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Minimum $24.95 donation
5k Walk/Run
Sep 20, 2026
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5K
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Type —
Running
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08:00
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Minimum $39.95 donation
Stronger Together Family Package!
Sep 20, 2026
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Distance —
5K
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Type —
Running
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08:00
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Minimum $84.95 donation
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Aptos.
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13.1° / 22.9°
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13.0° / 21.9°
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Avg sunshine hours
10h 38m
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Avg rainfall
0.2 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
5.5 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Moderate
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Moderate (5.0)
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Humidity
77.0%
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Sunrise
06:50
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Sunset
19:13
About Aptos
Learn more about the host city, Aptos.
Aptos is a city in Santa Cruz County in California, in the Monterey Bay Area.
