5K AIDS & Cancer Run/Walk
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5K AIDS & Cancer Run/Walk 2027 - Baldwin, NY
The 5K AIDS & Cancer Run/Walk is scheduled for 2027 in Baldwin, New York, with a previous edition held May 31, 2026 in the same area. The event centers on a 5K run/walk and includes a free 1/4 Mile Toddlers Run (4 and under) that started near the tennis courts in the prior year.
Amenities reported from the prior event include event dry-fit shirts (names added to the back for those registered by May 13), food and beverage offerings from local vendors, vouchers from COBS BREAD redeemable at Oceanside or Merrick stores, raffles, live online/email/text results, free finish-line photos, and personalized bibs for registrations made three weeks in advance. Participants and volunteers receive a $15 package of gift certificates from local businesses. There is no registration charge for people living with HIV, people with cancer, or veterans for the first 100 registrants upon request of a free code from the organizer.
Awards are given by category: top three male and female overall and masters 40+ receive trophies; age-group winners receive medals; gift certificates are awarded to top overall, masters, and age-group finishers. All finishers receive a medal. Team-based prizes include raffle items for team captains and donations to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations based on team registration dollars.
Beneficiaries include local HIV and cancer support programs and related community organizations. In-person bib pickup is available on race day from event staff; virtual bibs are mailed in advance (allow 3–5 days). Virtual participants may upload times and photos during the event posting window used previously. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
