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

Sunday, March 29, 2026 @ 9:00 AM

WHAT

Caracole's Cincinnati AIDS Walk + Run 5K/10K
and the Lois Kay Kids Fun Run

WHEN

Sunday, March 29th
8:30 AM – Lois Kay Kids Fun Run
9:00 AM – 5K/10K Race Starts

 

WHERE

Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum
(Funeral Home Entrance)

4389 Spring Grove Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45232
Get directions via Google Map

HOW

Register as a walker for the 5K or as a runner for the 5K or 10K. 
Register kids (ages 3–12) for the Lois Kay Kids Fun Run—kids registered for the Fun Run are also signed up for the 5K, which takes place right after.

WHY

HIV has not gone away—there is still a vital need to raise money, increase awareness, combat prejudice and improve education so we can end HIV.

That’s where friends like you come in!

By participating in events like this, you are making an investment in our clients’ successes. Your support means we can continue to provide the best possible services for those who need them the most.

All proceeds go toward our mission to positively change lives in the fight against HIV/AIDS through prevention, housing and care.

For full event information, including registration pricing, visit our Details page.

Help us reach our goal!

$16,527.40

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$70,000.00

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Big Hair, Big Hearts: Wigs Welcome!

This year’s theme is Get Your Wig On! Throw on a wig—bold, colorful or totally over-the-top—and join us for an unforgettable morning. Walk, run, cheer—and show off your fabulous tresses while supporting people impacted by HIV.

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Participation Options:

  • Run the Lois Kay Kids Fun Run—for ages 3–12
  • Walk the 5K course
  • Run the 5K course
  • Run the 10K course
  • Sleep in but get a t-shirt!

Registration Includes:

  • Event t-shirt
  • Freebies, like coffee, donuts, fruit, candy and swag!
  • Personal fundraising page to increase your impact!

For full event information, including registration pricing, visit our Details page.

Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Rick Kay and Jim Kelly

Gold Sponsors

Mark Haggard & Dan Brown
Laurie & Dan Roche

Silver Sponsors

Donut Sponsor

Mark Haggard & Dan Brown

In-Kind Donors

Be Social!

Post photos before, during and after your walk or run to Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #StarttoFinishHIV and tag @wearecaracole

  • Before the event, let others know you're participating!
  • During the event, share the scenery along the way!
  • After the event, post a selfie letting others know you finished!

We’ll share all the photos in an album after the event.