Join us for this family-friendly FUNdraising event for Caracole!

Sunday, April 6, 2025 @ 9:00 AM

The Caracole AIDS Walk + 5K/10K Run will take place at the beautiful grounds of:

Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum*
(Funeral Home Entrance)
4389 Spring Grove Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45232
Get directions via Google Map

8:00 AM
Packet Pick-up / Same-day Registration Begins

8:45 AM
Opening Ceremony / Lois Kay Memorial Fun Run

• Kids ages 3 to 12 complete a short run for a medal

9:00 AM
Caracole AIDS Walk + Run Begins!

• Participants will walk or run the 5K route (3.1 miles) while taking in the beauty of Spring Grove.
• Our 10K is a double loop of the 5K course.
• The 5K and 10K are timed events using chip timing by GHG Timing.

10:00 AM
Winners Announced

10:30 AM
Post-Event Brunch in Northside

All proceeds benefit Caracole, Greater Cincinnati's nonprofit devoted to positively changing lives in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

*Please note Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum does not permit pets of any kind on the property at any time. However, service dogs are permitted when providing support/service to one in need. We thank you for your cooperation in leaving your pets at home.

NEW THIS YEAR!

Caracole is honored to host our first annual Lois Kay Kids Fun Run, named in memory of our dear friend and volunteer, Lois Kay. Lois was a beloved member of the Caracole family, and her impact on our mission is still felt today.

Known for her ability to foster meaningful relationships and welcome everyone with open arms and without judgment, Lois volunteered at or attended nearly every Caracole event. Her warmth and acceptance made her a surrogate mother to many, especially members of the LGBTQ+ community, many of whom lacked familial support. Lois embodied the spirit of inclusion and love, always open to new experiences and ideas—and we are forever grateful she shared that spirit with Caracole.

The Lois Kay Kids Fun Run will celebrate her legacy by continuing her mission of building strong, supportive connections—and having a lot of fun along the way!

NEW THIS YEAR! Post-Event Brunch

Refuel after the walk/run with a delicious Post-Event Brunch in Northside! Enjoy buffet favorites like oven-baked cheese omelets, biscuits & sausage gravy, fresh fruit and more from A Catered Affair. Dine in (limited seating) or take it to go!

Sunday, April 6
10:30 AM–12:30 PM
4154 Hamilton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45223
$20 per ticket

Add brunch to your registration today!

Donate Personal Care Items

70% of Caracole clients are unable to afford basic hygiene products, like body wash, soap and gender neutral deodorant. These personal care items cannot be purchased with SNAP/EBT benefits. With the majority of our clients living with less than $15K a year, these donations make a difference to them.

Donate personal care items on Sunday, April 6 to help our clients in need!