Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day Run/Walk
Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day Run/Walk is a running race on November 14 – December 1, 2026 in Auburn, AL, with an entry fee of $5.
- Date
- November 14 – December 1, 2026 (114 days to go)
- Location
- Town Creek Park, Auburn, AL
- Price
- $5
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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.
World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day.
Unity Wellness Center provides HIV testing & counseling, HIV primary medical care, medical case management services, and HIV prevention education and awareness programs.
Register by October 31st to be guaranteed a tee shirt. Registrations received after October 31st are NOT guaranteed a tee shirt.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 11:59PM CST ON WEDNESDAY, November 11th. After that you may register on Friday, 11/13, from 4-7pm at Whistle Stop Bottle and Brew in Opelika (encouraged), or on race day starting at 7am. Please note, offline registration will be $25 - CASH OR CHECK ONLY.
The race will take place in the rain, but in the event of thunderstorms, the race will be canceled. No refunds will be given.
Bring your kids and your dogs! Keep all pups on leashes, though.
Bathrooms located close to start/finish area.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
65°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Auburn No.2, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Auburn, AL
Population
78,738
as of 2023
City Elevation
662 ft
Nearest Airport
CSG
Columbus Airport · 32 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 95 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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114
Days to train
- Race
- Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day Run/Walk
- Date
- November 14 – December 1, 2026
- Location
- Town Creek Park, Auburn, AL
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Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day Run/Walk
Nov 14, 2026