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Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day Run/Walk 2026

Date
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Start time
8:00 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $5
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day 1 Mile1 MileNov 14, 20268:00 AM$5–
Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day 5K5KNov 14, 20268:30 AM$5–
Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day 5K - VIRTUALVirtual5KNov 14, 20268:00 AM$5–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • $5 until Nov 12.

Online registration closes Nov 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $5, entry is about 83 percent below a typical 5K in Alabama, which costs $30 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

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.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day 5K

106
finishers
34:34
median (11:08 /mi)
18:32
winning time
55% / 45%
women / men
median 34:3419:231:06:34
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day 1 Mile

32
finishers
18:21
median (18:21 /mi)
11:44
winning time
59% / 41%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (AORTA) for Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day Run/Walk?

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.

Third place by age group, 2025 Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day 5K
AgeWomenMen
Under 2026:5823:46
20-2927:5526:58
30-3928:1323:22
40-4929:1124:17
50-5933:4127:47

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.

Finishers by year

Up 109 percent since 2022.

All events combined, from official results.

Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day Run/Walk 5K year by year

From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 48 to 106 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:11 to 34:34.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025106 (-15%)34:34under 22:5318:32
2024125 (+30%)33:07under 22:1118:47
202396 (+100%)36:07under 24:3718:22
20224831:11under 23:2519:04

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

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.

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet/Shirt Pick up @ Whistle Stop Bottle and Brew

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

Route Maps

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

Race 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!

Shirt and medal

Sponsorship

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

Current Sponsors , Donors + Partners

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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Race details

Where
Town Creek Park, Auburn, AL 36832Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 650 feet
Included with entry
Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
1 Mile, 5K
Editions
2026 (Nov 14, 2026), 2025 (Nov 15, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024), 2023 (Nov 11, 2023), 2022 (Nov 5, 2022), 2021 (Nov 20, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day Run/Walk?
Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $5 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Nov 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Alabama?
At $5, entry is about 83 percent below a typical 5K in Alabama, which costs $30 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
1 Mile, 5K.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 106 runners finished the Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day 5K; the median finish was 34:34 and the winner ran 18:32.
Is it a fast course?
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.
Where does it start?
Town Creek Park, Auburn, AL 36832.

From the organizers

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.

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