Registration is now CLOSED.
Same-Day Registration is available starting at 8am on Sunday.
Join us for this family-friendly FUNdraising
event for Caracole!
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum
(Funeral Home Entrance)
Get directions via Google Map
8:30 AM – Lois Kay Kids Fun Run
9:00 AM – 5K/10K Race Starts
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.
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.
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.
Need a wig? We’ve got you covered!
Visit the Store to grab your favorite color and support our mission with every purchase.
Help us reach our STRETCH goal!
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Recent Activity
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Hasinski Design donated $200.00 to 2026 AIDS Walk + Run
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Mark Jasper donated $26.50 to Larry Huber
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Tammy Miller Wohl donated $20.00 to Caracole Big‑Wig Boardwalkers and Friends
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2026 AIDS Walk + Run has reached its fundraising goal of $85,000.00!
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Support Our Clients with Everyday Essentials
Nearly 70% of Caracole clients struggle to afford basic personal care items, and many essentials like lotion, body wash, and conditioner can’t be bought with SNAP/EBT. We’re especially seeking products that serve our diverse community, including items for textured and curly hair and skincare made for melanated skin tones. Bring your donations to race day and you’ll be entered for a chance to win two tickets to our gala. Visit the event details page to learn more.
Top Donors
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1 Gilead Sciences $10,000.00
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2 Manuel Hernandez $10,000.00
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3 Rick Kay & Jim Kelly $5,000.00
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4 Thermo Fischer Scientific $5,000.00
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5 Mark Haggard & Dan Brown $3,150.00
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.
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.