Sickle Cell 5K Road Race/Walk
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Event information
The 46th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Road Race/Walk takes place on September 5, 2026, in East Point, Georgia. The event features a 5K road race/walk, youth categories, and a virtual option. It is USATF certified and serves as a Peachtree Road Race qualifying event. Proceeds benefit Camp New Light, a weeklong camp for children and teens living with sickle cell disease.
The published event options and fees are:
- 46th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Road Race/Walk : $45 (adult price)
- 46th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk Youth (6 & Under) : free
- 46th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk Youth (7 to 17) : $35
- 46th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk Virtual : $55
Logistics and awards
The race location is in front of East Point City Hall at 2757 East Point Street, Atlanta, GA 30344. Regular registration runs from September 8, 2025, through September 4, 2026; published materials note higher fees for late and race-day registration. Packet pickup details are to be announced.
Parking and arrival options listed by the organizer include MARTA (East Point station on the Red and Gold Lines), ride services, city-owned parking lots behind the customer care center and at East Point Commons, and on-street parking on nearby streets such as Linwood Avenue, West Cleveland Avenue, and McGee Way. Awards are given to the top three overall men and women, masters (40 and over) men and women, and the top three boys and girls in age groups 17 and under. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
