Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day Run/Walk

Join us for the 9th Annual Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day Run/Walk!

 

$5 5K

$5 1 mile

 *add on the cool shirt for $20

VIRTUAL - $5 for 5K or 1 mile +$20 to add the shirt

 

Age group awards - presented to the top three overall male/female runners and to the top male/female in each age group (18 & under, 18-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61+)

 

We will have a raffle and refreshments following the run - it will be a great time for the whole family!

 

The 1 Mile walk will start at 8:00am; please note that this event will not be timed. The 5K run (or walk) timed race will begin at 8:30am.

  

World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day.

 

Unity Wellness Center provides HIV testing & counseling, HIV primary medical care, medical case management services, and HIV prevention education and awareness programs. 

 

Register by October 31st to be guaranteed a tee shirt. Registrations received after October 31st are NOT guaranteed a tee shirt.

 

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 11:59PM CST ON  WEDNESDAY, November 11th. After that you may register on Friday, 11/13, from 4-7pm at Whistle Stop Bottle and Brew in Opelika (encouraged), or on race day starting at 7am. Please note, offline registration will be $25 - CASH OR CHECK ONLY. 

 

The race will take place in the rain, but in the event of thunderstorms, the race will be canceled. No refunds will be given.

 

Bring your kids and your dogs! Keep all pups on leashes, though.

Bathrooms located close to start/finish area. 

If you prefer to register off-line, but do not want to wait until the day of the event, you can complete the registration form and mail or drop it off at Unity Wellness Center, along with your cash or check payment.

 

Please make all checks out to 'Unity Wellness Center' with 'World AIDS Day' in the memo.

 

Mail/Drop off: 

World AIDS Day Run c/o Jessie 

Unity Wellness Center

122 N. 20th St., Bldg. #26

Opelika, AL 36801

 

Questions? Contact Jessie at Jessica.schwiesow@eamc.org

Packet pick up will take place at Whistle Stop Bottle and Brew on Friday, November 13th.

 

4pm - 7pm 

 

Whistle Stop Bottle and Brew

830 N Railroad Ave

Opelika, AL 36801

 

You may also pick up your race packet on the morning of the event at Town Creek Park in Auburn. Packet pick up/registration will start at 7am. 

Please note, the shirts are ADD ONS this year and while we will order extra, same day or online registrations made after October 31st will not be guaranteed a shirt. 

 

Available in adult sizes, Small - 4XL.

 

Please note, this is an add on item - register before 10/31 to be guaranteed a shirt! 

 

Thank you to our friends at Stamp for the design and production of this year's shirt! 

Please note, volunteer course marshals will be positioned throughout the course to assist with direction.  If you are interested in volunteering on the route or sponsoring our water stop, please contact Jessica.schwiesow@eamc.org for more information.

 

 

 

We are currently looking for sponsors for our run. See below for sponsorship levels. If interested, please contact jessica.schwiesow@eamc.org for more information.

 

HERO - $1000+

4 t-shirts for organization
Promotional materials in swag bag
Logo on social media and advertising
Logo on race t-shirt
Recognition both pre- and post-race
Partner booth at event – near start/finish line (partner to provide own table)
Logo on back of shirts; premier placement of logo
 

CHAMPION - $500 - $999

3 t-shirts for organization
Promotional materials in swag bag
Logo on social media and advertising
Logo on race t-shirt
Recognition both pre- and post-race
Partner booth at event (partner to provide own table)
 

ADVOCATE - $250 - $499

2 t-shirts for organization
Promotional materials in swag bag
Logo on social media and advertising
Logo on race t-shirt
Recognition both pre- and post-race
Partner booth at event (partner to provide own table)
 

RED RIBBON - $100 - $249 OR item(s) for Awards/Door Prizes

1 t-shirts for organization
Promotional materials in swag bag
Logo on social media and advertising
Logo on race t-shirt
Recognition both pre- and post-race
Partner booth at event (partner to provide own table)
 

 

HUGE thank you to our 2025 sponsors + Donors! 

 

Curant Health 

Gilead Sciences

Alabama Department of Public Health 

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Auburn Alumnae Chapter 

Home RN Auburn Montgomery

Dancing with Gwen

Viiv Technologies

Pride on the Plains 

Red Clay Brewery 

Rock 'N Roll Pinball

Whistle Stop Bottle + Brew

The Fired Fox Art Studio

Bowlero Auburn 

Off the Rails Gaming

Coffee Mafia 

One Bike Coffee 

Cakeitecture 

Degree Wellness (Auburn, AL)

ROAR Fitness 

Stamp! 

Sante Opelika

Starbucks (Interstate Drive in Opelika)

Kudzu Hill 

Dr. Maldonado 

Opelika Young Professionals 

Auburn Oil Booksellers 

 What is World AIDS Day?
World AIDS Day takes place on the 1st December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day.

Why is World AIDS Day important?
Over 1.1 million people are living with HIV in the United States. Globally, there are an estimated 36.7 million people who have the virus. Despite the virus only being identified in 1984, more than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history.

Today, scientific advances have been made in HIV treatment, there are laws to protect people living with HIV and we understand so much more about the condition. Despite this, each year in the US around 38,000 people are diagnosed with HIV, people do not know the facts about how to protect themselves and others, and stigma and discrimination remain a reality for many people living with the condition.

World AIDS Day is important because it reminds the public and government that HIV has not gone away – there is still a vital need to raise money, increase awareness, fight prejudice and improve education.

World AIDS Day is an opportunity to show solidarity with the millions of people living with HIV worldwide.

Ignorance = Fear, Silence = Death, ACT UP! poster, Keith Harring, 1989

Members of ACT UP! hold up signs and placards during the Gay and Lesbian Pride march in New York City, June 26, 1988.

The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, often abbreviated to AIDS Memorial Quilt or AIDS Quilt, is an enormous memorial to celebrate the lives of people who have died of AIDS-related causes. Weighing an estimated 54 tons, it is the largest piece of community folk art in the world as of 2020

Special thank you to our current donors + sponsors! If you're interested in becoming a sponsor, volunteering, donating a door prize, or contributing in some other way, contact Jessie at jessica.schwiesow@eamc.org. 

 

     

              

 

    

 

 

Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day 1 Mile: Short Sleeve T-Shirt

Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day 5K: Short Sleeve T-Shirt

Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day 5K - VIRTUAL: T-Shirt