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Logo for AIDS Walk + Run Cincinnati 2026: bold red AIDS, black WALK + RUN, with CINCINNATI 5K/10K in yellow underneath.

Cincinnati AIDS Walk + 5K/10K Run 2026

This event is now over.

We’ve said this before and we’ll say it again—our community is amazing! Not only did you Get Your Wigs On (which were fabulous by the way) at the 2026 AIDS Walk + 5K/10K on March 29 at Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum but you also showed up BIG time: we had 658 participants!

Thanks to you, we raised more than $85K! Whether you showed up in a wig, running shoes or just to cheer, you helped move our fight against HIV forward. We look forward to seeing you next year!

Full race results can be found here.

2026 Top Finishers

  • 5K Female : Ashley Kasten – 21:14
  • 5K Male: Travis Howe – 21:05
  • 5K Non Binary: Mad Nosek – 34:16
  • 10K Female: Yazmin Baldizan – 45:18
  • 10K Male: Brandt Wemmer – 37:59
  • 10K Non Binary: Cole Mysinger – 59:28

2026 Top Teams

  • 100 Legends – $4,176.80
  • The Fundetecables – $3,665.50
  • Caracole Big-Wig Boardwalkers – $2,732.90

2026 Top Fundraisers

  • Barb Wriston-Ruddy – $1,139.00
  • Larry Huber – $651.56
  • Marshall DeMayo – $608.00
Logo for the 2026 AIDS Walk+Run Cincinnati 5K/10K featuring bold pink swirls shaped like a wig, with the text Caracole Get Your Wig On in black underneath—celebrating both the AIDS Run and Walk.
A fundraising thermometer showing 100% of the goal reached, with $85,348.54 achieved out of an $85,000.00 goal. The red bar fills the thermometer, indicating success.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Red Ribbon Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Gold sponsors

CCN Pharmacy Logo Illustration of Cincinnati’s skyline in rainbow colors above “Cincinnati Pride,” with a small rainbow bar underneath, representing LGBTQ+ pride and inclusivity—perfect for promoting your local Scavenger Hunt or Online Auction event. "Fifth Third Bank" Logo
Mark Haggard
& Dan Brown
Laurie
& Dan Roche
 Logo with the word WOW in large white letters on a black background, decorated with green vines and pink flowers. “Window boxes” in cursive appears below, making it perfect for a Scavenger Hunt or Online Auction theme.

Silver Sponsors

"Area Wide Electronics and Refrigeration" Logo Stylized face with bold blue eye shadow, dramatic eyeliner, blush, and pink lips, made from paint splatters on a pink background. Text below reads The Cincinnati Sisters in white, art deco-inspired font—celebrating AIDS Walk 2026.
The Law Offices
of Bill Gallagher
 "Government Strategies Group LLC" Logo "Levi Strauss and Company" Logo
Dr. Duane Lewis
& Rex Van Alstine

Donuts Sponsor

In-Kind Donors

Balloons-N-Beyond
DJ Jules

Interested in becoming a sponsor for our next event?

Whatever level of sponsorship you choose for our upcoming events, you’re already a champion to us! Reach out to us at [email protected] or (513) 761-1480 to learn about the many sponsorship opportunities at Caracole.

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