Where does the Walk start?
The Walk will gather at 200 West Washington Street. Phoenix (Phoenix City Hall / Cesar Chavez Memorial Plaza). The route will head west on Washington making turning north to Adams and back to Washington twice before heading west on Washington past the Capital. The route turns south just behind the Capital to Jefferson and then turns south to Madison and back and continues down Jefferson to 3rd Avenue where it turns north and ends at Washington.

How long is the Walk?
AIDS Walk Phoenix & 5K Run is a 5K event for the runners and a little shorter for walkers and should take a typical walker about an hour to complete. Paws for the Cause participants may choose to take the designated Waggin Trails and return to the starting point.

What if I (or my pet) get tired along the way?
There will be shaded rest stops along the route, with water for both participants and pets. We can also provide a ride back to the finish line if you get too tired.

Can I wear rollerblades, ride a skateboard or scooter, run the event, etc?
No. AIDS Walk Phoenix and 5K Run is a running and walking event only. However, strollers, wheelchairs, and pull wagons are welcome.

What if I need special accommodations to participate?
Please call 602-882-8675 at least 48 hours before the Walk. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Where do I park for the event?
All on-street metered parking in downtown Phoenix is free on Sundays. The Wells Fargo parking garage will have event parking the day of the event. The entrance is off 2nd Avenue north of Washington. You can also take the light rail to the Van Buren/1st Avenue stop.

How do I register the day of the event?
There will be a large registration area to quickly process registrations AIDS Walk Phoenix & 5K Run will be accepting cash, check and credit cards. You may also turn in any additional funds you have collected. Remember, the more you raise, the more prizes you earn!

How do I turn in money given to me after the Walk?
Please return your remaining funds, by way of check, to: ~Aunt Rita's Foundation 2700 N. 3rd Street Suite 2012 Phoenix, AZ 85004. Please do not send cash. You may also call 602-882-8675 to arrange to drop off funds in person. Remember, you can turn in additional funds until 12:01 am Sunday, Oct 3 (online) or 9 am (in person at the registration area) that same day. These totals will be used to qualify teams for prizes.

What does it cost to register?
Adults: Walkers - $25 and Runners - $30 which includes an official AIDS Walk Phoenix & 5K Run T-shirt. Children are free. Monkey-head foam hat souvenir hats will be available for purchase. All children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Friendly, good-natured dogs can take part in Paws for the Cause for $10 and receive a commemorative bandanna and a bag of treats. Dogs taking part in the event must be registered, and each walker can register up to two dogs. Assistance dogs are not charged to participate, but must be registered by phone-please call 602-882-8675 for more info.

Can I raise additional funds?
Absolutely! We encourage everyone to ask friends, family and co-workers to donate. Once you register online, you can send emails to everyone to pledge/donate to your Walk effort. There will be great prizes for people who raise additional funds. To find out more, check www.aidswalkphoenix.org closer to the event date, or to register for Walk/Run email updates. If you receive cash or check donations, bring these with you to the event and turn them in before the start.

Can my friends, family or office walk as a Team?
Absolutely! Simply designate someone as you team captain, have them register online at www.aidswalkphoenix.org, and create a name for your team. Then, everyone on your team can join the team when they register.

Where does the money raised by the Walk go?
Funds raised by AIDS Walk Phoenix & 5K Run support 19 agencies providing HIV Prevention as well as health care and social services to people infected with and affected by HIV. Funds raised by the Walk are distributed equally to each agency.