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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Nov 14, 20268:00 AM | $5 | – |
| Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day 5K | 5K | Nov 14, 20268:30 AM | $5 | – |
| Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day 5K - VIRTUALVirtual | 5K | Nov 14, 20268:00 AM | $5 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Nov 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $5, entry is about 83 percent below a typical 5K in Alabama, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Auburn runs 33:30, about 10:47 a mile, based on 13 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:54 and men in 27:35.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:10 AM, and the Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day 1 Mile starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 650 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Town Creek Park, Auburn, AL 36832
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (AORTA) for Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 22:53 or better, the top quarter in 27:26, and half the field in 34:34; the last tenth came in after 57:42.
At the 2025 Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day 1 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 12:14 or better, the top quarter in 16:05, and half the field in 18:21; the last tenth came in after 24:26.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:58 | 23:46 |
| 20-29 | 27:55 | 26:58 |
| 30-39 | 28:13 | 23:22 |
| 40-49 | 29:11 | 24:17 |
| 50-59 | 33:41 | 27:47 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 109 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 48 to 106 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:11 to 34:34.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 106 (-15%) | 34:34 | under 22:53 | 18:32 |
| 2024 | 125 (+30%) | 33:07 | under 22:11 | 18:47 |
| 2023 | 96 (+100%) | 36:07 | under 24:37 | 18:22 |
| 2022 | 48 | 31:11 | under 23:25 | 19:04 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Alabama 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:26, against 28:29 in a typical Alabama 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around November 14 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
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…
Course
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 [email protected] for more…
Shirt and medal
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!
Shirt and medal
We are currently looking for sponsors for our run. See below for sponsorship levels. If interested, please contact [email protected] for more information. HERO - $1000+. 4 t-shirts for organization. Promotional materials in swag…
Awards
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 [email protected].
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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.