near to St Marks Gate
Take action and lace up for the World AIDS Day RED RUN - an annual 5k/10k charity fun run and walk leading up to World AIDS Day. Since its start in 2009, the event has become the UK’s largest World AIDS Day fundraiser and has raised over £1.5m for 30 HIV charities and projects across the UK.
This unique day goes beyond just a 5k/10k run or walk. It unites HIV charities, those living with HIV, and the broader community. All ages and abilities are welcome to take part. Together, we raise awareness, celebrate progress, and advocate for continued support for people living with HIV.
Walkers, rollers, strollers, sashayers and runners. Every age, every ability, every body coming together in solidarity with all those living with HIV and our community. The RED RUN is about community, not competition.
We’ve made significant strides. However, the journey continues - we’re not done yet! Over 100,000 people in the UK are living with HIV, stigma persists and inequalities continue to create barriers in accessing HIV care and prevention. Funding cuts continue to threaten essential HIV services. The RED RUN is more important than ever.
Every year, the World AIDS Day RED RUN is a chance to shine a spotlight on the incredible people who have quietly worked behind the scenes to enable the HIV movement to flourish - our community heroes.
The concept of community resonates profoundly when telling the story of HIV. As a collective, we rose up together - a powerful, grassroots force driven by outrage and a desire for justice. We took to the streets, established information networks, and founded charities and community groups. These collective efforts have yielded tremendous results, all thanks to the passion, hard work, and dedication of countless individuals working tirelessly in the background.
The RED RUN honours this ethos of mobilisation. Participating charities are able to nominate a Community Hero - someone instrumental in their organisation’s success.
It’s time to draw attention to these unsung heroes and thank them for everything they have achieved. They will be our RED RUN guests of honour, celebrated through a dedicated exhibition and a special "Community Heroes Guide." Because of them, our future is brighter.
A majority of those taking part in the RED RUN will have their RED RUN packs posted to them on 1 November using the address provided. This will include everything needed for the day including the RED RUN bib number, bag check bag, RED RUN village map and info sheet.
Those who registered after 1 November will pick up their RED RUN packs on the day.
We will communicate this to you via email.
Everyone will pick up their RED RUN t-shirt on the day, regardless of when you registered.
The World AIDS Day RED RUN village will open at 11:00am. Your exact arrival time will be emailed to you.
You can cross the start line any time between 12:20pm and 12:50pm. Because there is no official start time (or chip time), it means there will not be a group time/gun time for this event.The RED RUN will end at 2:30pm.
The fee is based on how much it costs per person for Positive East to deliver the event. The RED RUN costs £28 (plus processing fee) and includes:
In addition, attendees will be able to enjoy the World AIDS Day RED RUN village which includes HIV charity tables, an AIDS Quilt Display and community heroes exhibition
The World AIDS Day RED RUN benefits charities that support and empower people living with HIV and their communities. 100% of the proceeds raised from the event will go to your charity of choice (selected upon registration). This year, we are so pleased that 29 HIV charities have joined in the event, allowing each to raise vital funds which will strengthen our collective response to HIV.
Since 2009 over £1.5m has been raised for essential HIV support and prevention programmes across the UK!
The 2025 event raised nearly a quarter of a million for 30 HIV charities.
The event is not chipped timed.
We will have a water station at the 2.5k mark. However we encourage you to bring a full water bottle to help us cut down on waste.
We will provide a staffed bag check marquee.You will be provided with a large clear plastic bag that will be pre labelled. Everything you want to keep in the bag check must fit within the bag and simply hand this over to one of the RED RUN volunteers at the event.
Please note we will not have changing rooms. We advise that you wear an outer layer than can be easily taken off and checked into the bag check.
We will not have changing rooms at the event. We ask that you come wearing a layer that can easily be removed and checked into the bag check.
All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend the World AIDS Day RED RUN.
Yes! If you are running or walking with your dog(s) just be mindful of others.
Please email Ian Montgomery at Positive East on ian.montgomery@positiveeast.org.uk
The World AIDS Day RED RUN will take place in Victoria Park near to the St Marks Gate.
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Yes, the World AIDS Day RED RUN is fully accessible – this includes those in wheelchairs and other mobility aids as well as sight and hearing impairments.If you would like to bring someone to assist you on the day, they can register for free.
Please email ian.montgomery@positiveeast.org.uk for more information.
The route is the same for those doing the 5k and the 10k, walk or run. Each loop is 2.5k and begins and ends within the RED RUN village.
If you want to do a 10k, it's 4 laps, 5k is 2.
While fundraising isn't mandatory, please be aware that the registration fee only covers event costs – any additional fundraising directly supports vital HIV services.
The RED RUN is organised annually by Positive East, East London's HIV charity and supported by over 100 volunteers.
A majority of you will receive your RED RUN pack in the post by the 5th of November. This will have everything you'll need for the day. If you are in the group to pick up your RED RUN pack on the day, head to the registration marquee when you arrive. This will be communicated to you leading up to the big day.
