World AIDS Marathon
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World AIDS Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K
The event takes place on December 1, 2025 at Rockaway Beach Playground, 7215 Beach Front Rd., Far Rockaway, NY. The event includes in-person and virtual participation options. Proceeds will benefit the Foundation's work in Kenya, local AIDS service organizations, Harmony HealthCare Long Island and Campaign Against Hunger.
Distances and course
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
The 5K runs west to a turnaround and back to the finish. The 10K runs the 5K route twice. The half marathon completes a full circuit twice. The marathon completes the circuit four times. A USATF certified map is available for the course.
Amenities, awards and virtual options
All participants receive a dryfit t-shirt painted by a Kenyan artist and a matching medal. Water or sports drink is provided every 1.5 miles. Other services include snacks, finish line photos, live text/email results, personalized bibs if registered three weeks in advance, bag check and public bathrooms at 67th and 86th streets. Special needs kids and adults and people living with HIV/AIDS may register at no charge and must be accompanied by a guide.
Trophies and gift certificates are awarded for top overall and masters places in each distance; senior masters awards apply to the marathon. Virtual participants can upload times and photos from 12/1 to 12/13. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.