Spectra will once again take part in the World AIDS Day RED RUN – one of the UK’s largest annual fundraising events for HIV support and awareness. Taking place on Saturday 22 November 2025 in East London’s Victoria Park, the RED RUN is a powerful and joyful day of action, visibility, and community.
The event will bring together people from all walks of life to honour those we’ve lost, celebrate the progress we’ve made, and raise vital funds for organisations like ours, working every day to support people living with or affected by HIV.
This year, we’re inviting you – our community, friends, and supporters – to run, walk, or jog with us, and fundraise for Spectra.
Your support helps us deliver life-changing work, including:
- Free HIV testing across London, with a focus in historically under-served communities
- Free information and resources-sharing
- Peer-led services for trans, non-binary and LGBTQ+ communities and SWers
- Workshops, outreach and advocacy that challenge stigma and improve access to care
- Support groups, counselling and wellbeing sessions for people in need
Get involved:
1. Register for the RED RUN
Head to the official RED RUN site and sign up. Select Spectra as your chosen charity.
2. Set up your fundraising page
Once registered, you’ll receive a fundraising page where you can share your story and invite friends and family to sponsor your run. (While fundraising isn’t mandatory, please be aware that the registration fee only covers event costs – any additional fundraising directly supports Spectra HIV services.)
3. Spread the word
Post about your run on social media, tag @Spectra_London on Instagram, LinkedIn or Bluesky, and help us raise awareness!
*Event registration is £28+ processing fee. We provide some sponsored spots, for more information, contact us on fundraising@spectra-london.org.uk.
We also have a £50 gift card prize for the top fundraiser!
For questions, email us at fundraising@spectra-london.org.uk.
Let’s make this year’s RED RUN the biggest and boldest yet. Sign up, lace up, and show your support for HIV awareness and prevention with Spectra.
Together, we run for change.