Stronger Together DV Awareness 5k
Stronger Together DV Awareness 5k is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Clayton, NC, with entry fees from $15 to $30.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (50 days to go)
- Location
- 325 McCullers St, Clayton, NC
- Price
- $15–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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.
Registration Fees:
Early Bird Registration is available through September 17th.
Register by October 1st to guarantee your official Stronger Together 5K race T-shirt.
5K
- $30 through September 17th
- $35 from September 18th through race day
5K Team of 5 or More
- $27 per team member through September 17th
- $30 per team member from September 18th through race day
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
- $15 through September 17th
- $20 from September 18th through race day
Every Registered Participant Receives
- 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 each of the following 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 shaunitah@harborshelter.org.
Visit Harbor Inc. at www.harborshelter.org
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
72°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Clayton Wtp, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Clayton, NC
City Elevation
286 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 25 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Stronger Together DV Awareness 5k
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 325 McCullers St, Clayton, NC
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Stronger Together DV Awareness 5k
Oct 17, 2026