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. Distances offered:
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K
- 5K
All participants receive a dryfit t-shirt painted by a Kenyan artist and a matching medal. Proceeds benefit the Richard M. Brodsky Foundation’s work in Kenya, local AIDS service organizations, Harmony HealthCare Long Island, and Campaign Against Hunger. There is no charge for special needs children or adults and for people living with HIV/AIDS; special needs participants must be accompanied by a guide.
Course, registration and race logistics
The 5K runs west to a turnaround and back; the 10K runs the 5K route twice. The half marathon completes one loop twice by running to the west turnaround then the east turnaround; the full marathon runs the circuit four times. A USATF certified course map is provided.
Amenities include water or sports drink every 1.5 miles, snacks from All Round Foods, $15 in restaurant gift certificates distributed in three $5 amounts, live/text/email results, free finish line photos, and personalized bibs for registrations made three weeks in advance. There is a bag check (security not guaranteed) and bathrooms at 67th and 86th streets. Off-street parking is available, including a small lot near the boardwalk at 73rd street and additional parking at St. Rose of Lima Church at 84th street and Shore Front Parkway. Virtual participants may upload times and photos during the event window. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.