Walkers and runners from across Wisconsin are gearing up for the 27th annual AIDS Walk Wisconsin, taking place Saturday October 1, 2016 at the Summerfest Grounds in Milwaukee.

Broadway, TV and Film Star Taye Diggs will serve as the event’s Honorary Chair and will be joined by ARCW President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Gifford to lead the opening ceremonies of this year’s walk and 5k run, which raises critical funds supporting HIV prevention, care and treatment.

WHO: AIDS Walk Wisconsin Honorary Chair Taye Diggs
ARCW President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Gifford
Thousands of Walkers and Runners Supporting the Fight Against AIDS

WHEN: Saturday October 1, 2016; Gates open at 9:30 for registration, activities and live performances

5k run begins at 10:30.

Ceremonies begin at noon.

AIDS Walk Wisconsin representatives will be available for live remotes and interviews prior to the Walk.

WHERE: Milwaukee Summerfest Grounds

Changes to This Year’s Event: Due to construction at the Summerfest Grounds, registration and the opening ceremonies will be moved from the Miller Lite stage to the Briggs & Stratton stage. Participants will enter Maier Festival Park through the south gate of the Summerfest Grounds, rather than mid-gate as in the past. Ample free parking is close to the south gate entrance.

This year’s route will leave and return through the walkway on the lakefront side of the Summerfest Grounds. This is the walkway used in the past as walkers returned to the grounds. The route will continue to Veteran’s Park, passing near Discovery World. The Wauwatosa West Marching Band will help lead us past Discovery World Museum.