Day of Event Info

We can't wait for you to join us in Central Park!

Event Schedule

The 41st Annual AIDS Walk New York will take place on Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Central Park at the Naumburg Bandshell located on the Mall, off 72nd Street Transverse, across from Bethesda Terrace.

8:00 AM: Star Walker Breakfast, Awards & Donation tents open. (Note: The Awards & Donation tents are only required for Walkers who have money to turn in and/or picking up awards)
8:50 AM: Steps on Broadway Conservatory performance in front of bandshell
9:00 AM: Masala Bhangra dance warm-up
9:15 AM: Opening Ceremony

Transportation

AIDS Walk New York takes place in Central Park. We recommend using public transportation on event day.

Subway

West Side: B, C to 72nd Street & Central Park West; 1, 2, 3 to 72nd Street & Broadway
East Side: 6 to 77th Street & Lexington Avenue, then walk west to 79th Street & Fifth Avenue

Bus

West Side: M10 on Central Park West; M7 and M20 on Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues; M104 on Broadway
East Side: M1, M2, M3, M4, M106 on Fifth and Madison Avenues

RECOMMENDED ENTRY POINTS

East Side Access (Fifth Ave.)
- East 72nd Street and Central Park West is the entrance closest to the venue at Naumburg Bandshell.
West Side Access (Central Park West)
- All West Side entrances from West 59th Street Central Park South) to West 110th Street (Central Park North).
North Side Access (Above 74th Street)
- All North Side entrances along Central Park North
South Side Access
- Avoid all entrances along Central Park South except for Columbus Circle (intersection of Central Park West and Central Park South/West 59th Street)

Early Sign-In

Turn in cash or checks and collect your fundraising awards ahead of time! Early Sign-In is available at GMHC (307 W 38 Street, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10018) on Monday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 12.

AIDS Walk New York '26 Early Donation Drop-Off and Award Pick-Up Information

Icons, you know how to show up prepared for AIDS Walk New York!

To help make your AIDS Walk experience run as smoothly as possible, we invite participants to take advantage of our Early Donation Drop-Off and Fundraising Award Pick-Up days at the GMHC office. If you have physical donations to turn in (cash/checks) or if you’ve earned fundraising awards that you’d like to pick up before the event, this is the opportunity to stop by.

By taking care of these items in advance, you can skip the lines at AIDS Walk and arrive ready to make a difference, connect with others, and Walk Like an Icon!

Fundraising Incentive Levels (Based on Individual Fundraising Totals)

$150: AIDS Walk T-Shirt and Button
$500: AIDS Walk Cap, T-Shirt, and Button
$1,000 (Star Walker): AIDS Walk Tote, Star Walker Lapel Pin, 1 Admission wristband to the Star Walker/VIP Breakfast, Cap, T-Shirt, and Button

When and Where:

Monday & Tuesday, May 11 & 12
8 AM – 8 PM
GMHC | AIDS Walk New York, 307 West 38th Street, 4th Floor, Room 04-025, New York, NY 10018

Please note: Only participants who need to turn in physical donations or pick up fundraising awards need to stop by. Fundraising awards are based on individual fundraising totals.

A huge shoutout to all of our incredible fundraisers and teams currently leading the way! Your passion, dedication, and support continue to inspire. Thank you for helping us Walk Like Icons every step of the way.

MAPS

Explore the interactive map below to find your way around the AIDS Walk NY Village before you arrive on May 17. If you are on a Gold Team or your team had 25 registered walkers by Monday, May 4, your team has a Team Meeting Station.