AIDS Walk New York
About This Event
AIDS Walk New York is a charity walk, not a party. GMHC has staged it since 1986, raising over $170 million for HIV prevention, care, and services.
The walk itself is a six-mile loop through Central Park on a Sunday in mid-May. You'll sign up individually or in teams, raise pledges beforehand, and join thousands of others, including company and community teams in matching T-shirts. There's an opening ceremony with a grand marshal and speakers.
You don't have to walk to donate - online giving stays open for weeks after the event. It's a good option for visitors who want to do something useful on a New York trip. Registration is free, but the point is the fundraising, so set up a page before you go.
The 41st walk took place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, with Rosie Perez as grand marshal and the theme "Walk Like an Icon". About 10,000 walkers showed up, raising $1,714,522 on the day. GMHC's co-CEO noted that more than 132,000 New Yorkers live with HIV.
The 2027 date hadn't been announced when we checked.
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AIDS Walk NYC is a fundraiser first — sign up at aidswalk.net and hit the $100 minimum in advance to pick up your bib fast at Naumburg Bandshell.
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