Thorne Harbour's Red Ribbon Run 2026

Step Up, Lace Up, Take Action! Join us this World AIDS Day period for the return of the Thorne Harbour Health Red Ribbon Run 2026—a community-driven, non-competitive fun run and walk that welcomes people of all ages, fitness levels and abilities. Held around the beautiful Albert Park Lake, the Red Ribbon Run brings our community together to raise awareness and vital funds for people living with HIV while recognising that HIV Still Matters. Whether you choose to walk, jog or run, every step you take helps support Thorne Harbour Health's HIV programs and community services.

Together we honour those we've lost, celebrate the resilience of people living with HIV, and continue working towards a future free from stigma.

A huge thank you to this year's sponsors

Ruby Red Sponsor: ViiV Healthcare Scarlet Sponsor: Melbourne City Mission Crimson Sponsor: ASHM Health

How Can I Get Involved?Register to run: Walk, jog or run the 5 km (1 lap) or 10 km (2 laps). This is an untimed course, with all participants encouraged to go at their own pace. Observe the run: Enjoy the Runners Village, entertainment, connect with community, and cheer on the runners ! Support a runner: Not running? Head to our Fundraiser page support our runners fundraising for World AIDS Day.

How Can I Fundraise?All runners have the opportunity to do their own fundraising which only takes a few minutes to set up on the platform Zeffy . We have created a guide to help you set up your page. While fundraising isn't mandatory, the registration fee only covers event costs so every cent of runner fundraising directly supports vital HIV services and programs.

Registration Cost:Early Bird (Until 4th October ) : $55 General Registration (Until 8th November): $65 Late Registration: $75 Concession: $35 *Includes registered THH volunteers, THH members, anyone under the age of 18, a registered student, retired or receiving NDIS support All people living with HIV and First Nations community members can register for free. Register by emailing worldaidsday@thorneharbour.org Financial Circumstances If you would like to participate but need to discuss a payment plan or you're fundraising to cover your registration, please contact us at worldaidsday@thorneharbour.org.

Run Club/ Team Registration If a group of 10+ runners from a run club/organisation want to register, we can provide you with a unique discount code.

Terms & Conditions All participants agree to the terms & conditions upon registering for the event.

What's Included in Registration: Official runner bib Commemorative Red Ribbon Run Medal Complimentary barista made coffee Goodie bag with freebies & merch Water stations along the course Access to the Runner's Village activities Additional participant inclusions may be announced closer to the event.

Event Schedule 9:00 am – Registration opens 9.45 am – Warm up with Onya Marks & Frontrunners 10:00 am – 10 km run starts 10:30 am – 5 km run starts 11:30 am – Presentations and acknowledgements 12:00 pm – Post run social at Boatshed Cafe 1.30 pm - Event concludes Accessibility GuidanceThe course follows the shared pathways around Albert Park Lake, consisting primarily of sealed and compact paths suitable for most participants. Some sections may become more difficult to navigate following wet weather. If you have accessibility requirements or questions about the course, please contact the event organisers before the event.

Runner's Village & Community StallsThe Runner's Village is the heart of the event, bringing together community organisations, supporters and participants. HIV focused health & community organisations can register a stall for free to participate in the runners village. Interested in hosting a stall? Please contact worldaidsday@thorneharbour.org.

Partnership OpportunitiesInterested in partnering with the Red Ribbon Run? We're looking for businesses and run clubs who share our commitment to supporting people living with HIV and strengthening the health & wellbeing of our communities. https://www.thorneharbour.org/about/news/partner-with-us-or-red-ribbon-run

*Thank you Q News for the media coverage of last year's run.