Join us for the Dad Wave 5K & 3K Family Run — a powerful, community-centered event celebrating fatherhood, connection, and the strength it takes to show up every day. Hosted at Aptos High School, this unique track-based event invites runners, walkers, families, and supporters of all ages to come together for a morning of movement, meaning, and community. Whether you're running the 5K, walking the family-friendly 3K, or cheering from the stands, you’re part of something bigger. Fatherhood is filled with incredible highs, but it can also come with quiet challenges that often go unseen. Dad Wave 5K exists to remind every father that he doesn’t have to navigate those waves alone. Proceeds from this event benefit The Circle Family Center and MENtors, supporting programs that provide education, connection, and mental health support for fathers and families in our community. Why We Run... To celebrate the dads who show up with love, strength, and presence To create space for connection, commu
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 20.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Aptos, CA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
