Strides for Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk
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Strides for Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk
Strides for Sickle Cell is a community 5K event on 09/20/2026 at Gallup Park in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The course covers 3.1 miles, and participants may walk, run, push, or roll at their own pace. Registration includes a commemorative finisher medal and a t-shirt; shirt availability depends on the registration date.
The event focuses on raising awareness and support for people affected by sickle cell disease, and on advocating for increased research funding and improved clinical care. Organizers note that sickle cell disease has received less research and clinical innovation relative to other conditions, in part because it affects a disadvantaged population with limited advocacy resources.
Timing is provided by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results are recorded live as participants finish and are posted online.
Registration fees vary by date. From 6/10 to 7/1 the fee is $35 with shirt guaranteed. From 7/2 to 8/31 the fee is $40 with shirt guaranteed. From 9/1 to 9/19 the fee is $45, shirts available while supplies last. Race day registration on 9/20 is $50 with no shirt available.
The event is presented as a way to bring the community together around a charitable cause, with a commemorative medal for every participant. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
