AIDS Run & Walk Chicago Event Guide

What?

AIDS Run & Walk Chicago is AFC’s grassroots fundraising event where people from all walks of life change the story of HIV by raising awareness and funds to support those living with and vulnerable to HIV. As beneficiaries of the event, AFC and our CommunityDirect partners are greatly impacted—beyond just the obvious way.

When?

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
9:00 am— Registration and Packet Pickup begins
9:30 am— Opening Ceremonies begin
10:35 am— 5k/10k Run begins
10:50 am— 5k Walk & Roll begins

Where?

SOLDIER FIELD
1410 Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

All three courses (5k Walk & Roll, 5k Run and 10k Run) will feature breathtaking views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan. You will find water stations placed along all courses with additional refreshments available at the finish line.

Dogs are welcome on the race routes, but please bring supplies to cleanup after your furry friend! The Walk/Roll course is ADA accessible and strollers are permitted on all three courses. We respectfully request that dogs and strollers begin at the back of the corrals for safety reasons.

Race results will be available on event day at the runner registration booth and posted online at aidsrunwalk.org

How?

People from all walks of life join together to raise funds from friends, colleagues, family and community members. With the power of D.I.Y. fundraising, participants have raised over $6 million to support living with and vulnerable to HIV.

There is no fundraising minimum to participate as an in-person supporter.

Campaign Theme

The future in which people living with and vulnerable to HIV or chronic conditions will thrive is possible, but we must be accountable in creating it. Show Up, Show Out pushes us to be there for each other and live as our authentic selves. As we see an increase of negative and hateful rhetoric towards the LGBTQ+ community, we must be accountable for the impact we make, we must arrive when we are needed and we must loudly celebrate the diversity that is us. Simply put, we must Show Up, Show Out.

Meeting Areas

Arrange to meet your teammates, friends and family in the designated meeting zones. Check out Meeting Zones A and B on the Festival Area Map.

Transportation and Parking

Parking will be available in the Waldron Garage for $25 per car, accessible via Museum Campus Drive and 18th Drive. Note: Waldron Drive will be closed to traffic for the event.

CTA-accessible via the 146 bus and Roosevelt Station (Red, Orange and Green lines). Check Bus Tracker and Train Tracker.

Participants are highly encouraged to ride their bicycles to this event. Bicycle parking is available on the southwest lawn of the Museum Campus.