5K AIDS & Cancer Run/Walk
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5K AIDS & Cancer Run/Walk
The event is a community 5K run and walk in Baldwin, NY, with a separate short race for toddlers. It benefits people living with HIV and cancer and supports several local organizations and programs that provide treatment, activities, clothing, toys, and food.
Distances
- 5K
- 1/4 Mile Toddlers Run (age 4 and under)
The event offers participant amenities including an event dry-fit t-shirt, finishers' medals for everyone who crosses the line, free finish-line photos, live online and text results, and personalized bibs for those who register in advance. Food and refreshments are provided by local vendors, and participants receive gift certificates from nearby restaurants. Raffles and team prizes are part of the event program.
Awards include trophies for the top three men and women overall and in masters 40 plus, medals for age-group winners across standard age bands, and gift certificates for top finishers. Team fundraising incentives include donations to qualifying 501(c)(3) charities based on registration dollars and prizes for team captains when teams meet eligibility requirements.
Virtual participation is available; virtual participants can upload times and photos within a specific posting window after the event. Bibs for virtual entrants are mailed in advance when applicable. Registration status and exact logistics are provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.