Thorne Harbour's Red Ribbon Run 2025

Join us this World AIDS Day for the return to our Red Ribbon Run, a community-driven non-competitive event that welcomes all ages and abilities, dedicated to raising awareness and funds for people living with HIV. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to walk in solidarity, every step you take will help provide essential support, healthcare, and resources for our community. All the funds we raise for World AIDS Day go directly back to supporting our work at Thorne Harbour Health. 
 

This is more than just a run—it's a celebration of resilience, strength, and the power of our community. Together, we’ll honour those we've lost, support those living with HIV, and work towards a future free from stigma. After the race, stick around for entertainment, food, information about community services, and speeches from community leaders.

A huge thank you to our Ruby Sponsors this year VIIV Healthcare and Durex.

How Can I Get Involved? 

• Register to run: walk, run or jog either 3.6km, 7.2km or 10.8km. This is an untimed route, with all participants encouraged to go at their own pace. 

• Observe the run: enjoy the runners village, entertainment and cheer on the runners !

• Support a runner: head to our grassrootz page to see support our runners fundraising for World AIDS Day.

How Can I Fundraise? 

Fundraising this year is easier than ever, it takes just a couple of minutes for runners to set up their own fundraising page via Grassrootz at https://thorne-harbour-health.grassrootz.com/thorne-harbour-s-red-ribbon-run-2025

After you sign up, you'll receive fundraising information, explaining how you can get your family, friends, and colleagues involved. 

Registration Cost: 

• Early Bird (Until 7th September) : $50

• General Registration (Until 9th November) : $60

• Late Registration: $70

• Concession: $30

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 do contact us at worldaidsday@thorneharbour.org. 

Group Entry
If you would like to register a group of 10 or more participants, please do get in touch with us to discuss costs. 

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

Other Details: 

What's included in registration: 

• Runners bib 

• Victorian Red Ribbon 

• Unique Red Ribbon Run Pin

• Fundraising tips and preparation info 

• Free coffee at the starting line

• Drinks and snacks during the run

Event timeline: 

• 9:00 AM:  Registration Opens - 3.6km | 7.2km | 10.8km race pack collection 

• 10:00 AM: 10.8km | 7.2km Run Starts

• 10:30 AM: 3.6km Run Starts

• 11:30 AM: Fun Run Finishes 

• 1:00 PM: Runners Village Closes 
  

Sponsorship and Runners Village:

Keen to sponsor the Red Ribbon Run? We have a range of ways for organisations to show their support. Read our World AIDS Day Prospectus 2025 to find out more.

Be a part of the runners village with a stall or activation. LGBTIQ+ and HIV/AIDS organisations are encouraged to have a free information stall at the event. Register a stall via email at worldaidsday@thorneharbour.org

*Thank you to Q News and Dean Arcuri for the photography and media coverage of last year's run.