This is the one mass-participation morning on the lakefront this weekend, and the scale is the point: the AIDS Foundation of Chicago puts about 2,000 runners, walkers and wheelchair users on the Museum Campus and describes the day as the largest HIV gathering in the Midwest. Three courses fan out from Soldier Field with the skyline and Lake Michigan on either side, and the money raised goes to the foundation and more than 30 partner organizations, so registering is the participation. Teams from
What to expect
A staging area at Soldier Field with partner and sponsor booths, corrals for the three courses, and a lakefront route with water stations along the way and more refreshments at the finish. The 5K walk and roll course is ADA accessible, strollers are permitted on all three courses, and dogs are welcome on the routes.
Good to know
- The AIDS Foundation of Chicago has not yet posted 2026 start times for the courses; the 2025 edition ran 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Registration goes through the foundation's event page, which also opens individual and team fundraising pages.
- Three courses are listed in the event guide: a 5K walk and roll, a 5K run and a 10K run.
- Water stations sit along all three courses, with more refreshments at the finish line.
- Dogs are welcome on the routes; bring supplies to clean up after them.
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Common questions
Which courses are offered?
A 5K walk and roll, a 5K run and a 10K run, all along the lakefront.
Is there a fundraising minimum?
The foundation lists none, except a $50 minimum tied to the $10 Stay-at-Home Supporter option.