2026 Sickle Cell Walk/Run & Health Expo
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Lafayette, Louisiana
- Price $38.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the vibrant 2026 Sickle Cell Walk/Run & Health Expo on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the George Dupuis Recreation Center in Graham Brown Memorial Park, Lafayette, Louisiana. This exciting event features a 3K and a 1-mile walk/run, welcoming participants of all ages, including kids. Registration kicks off at 6:30 AM, with warm-ups starting at 7:45 AM and the race beginning at 8:00 AM. After the race, be sure to explore the Health Expo from 8:30 to 11:30 AM, where you can enjoy various vendors, free food, door prizes, and inspiring guest speakers.
This is the 5th annual event dedicated to raising awareness and support for those affected by Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), a condition that impacts 1 in 375 African Americans. Every registration fee of $35 contributes directly to the Sickle Cell Association of South Louisiana, helping those in our community who are living with this inherited blood disorder. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference while having fun, connecting with others, and promoting health and wellness!
This is the 5th annual event dedicated to raising awareness and support for those affected by Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), a condition that impacts 1 in 375 African Americans. Every registration fee of $35 contributes directly to the Sickle Cell Association of South Louisiana, helping those in our community who are living with this inherited blood disorder. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference while having fun, connecting with others, and promoting health and wellness!
Organiser's Description
2026 SICKLE CELL 3K & 1 MILE WALK/RUN & HEALTH EXPO
GEORGE DUPUIS REC CENTER
GRAHAM BROWN MEMORIAL PARK
1234 E. PONT DES MOUTON ROAD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70507
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 6:30AM. WARM-UP BEGINS AT 7:45AM
THE WALK/RUN STARTS AT 8:00. THE EXPO IS FROM 8:30 11:30.
THIS IS THE 5TH ANNUAL SICKLE CELL WALK/RUN & HEALTH EXPO. THIS EVENT IS HOSTED BY THE 100 BLACK MEN OF GREATER LAFAYETTE, ACADIANA BLACK NURSES ASSOCIATION, FLATLAND RUNNERS, AND SICKLE CELL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH LOUISIANA. SCD IS AN INHERITED RED BLOOD DISORDER THAT AFFECTS 1 IN 375 AFRICAN AMERICANS AND 100,000 AMERICANS. HEALTHY RED BLOOD CELLS ARE ROUND AND MOVE THROUGH SMALL BLOOD VESSELS TO CARRY OXYGEN THROUGHOUT THE BODY. THE RED BLOOD CELLS IN SOMEONE ONE WHO HAS SCD ARE C-SHAPED AND BECOME HARD AND STICKY. THE SICKLE SHAPE MAKES IT HARD TO FLOW THROUGH THE BLOOD VESSELS AND PREVENTS OXYGEN THROUGHOUT THE BODY. WHEN THE SICKLE CELLS GET STUCK IN THE SMALL BLOOD VESSELS IT CLOGS THE BLOOD FLOW AND CREATES A PAIN CRISIS. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE SUPPORT THOSE IN THIS COMMUNITY WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE (SCD). IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RACE IS A HEALTH EXPO THAT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
_EVENT DETAILS:_
THERE WILL BE A 3K ROUTE AND A 1 MILE ROUTE. ALL AGES, INCLUDING KIDS, ARE WELCOME. THERE WILL BE WATER PROVIDED. THE HEALTH EXPO IS FROM 8:30 11:30 AND WILL HAVE VENDORS FROM VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, FREE FOOD AND DOOR PRIZES, AND GUEST SPEAKERS.
_REGISTRATION FEES FOR EACH CATEGORY:_
$35 FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. NO LATE FEES.
T-SHIRT SIZES: S, M, L, XL, 2XL. RACE T-SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED AFTER 9/1/26.
_THE RACE BENEFITS:_
ALL PROCEEDS GO TOWARD THE SICKLE CELL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH LOUISIANA AND SUPPORTS THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE.
_ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED AND THEIR WEBSITES: _
100 BLACK MEN OF GREATER LAFAYETTE, HTTPS://WWW.100BMOGL.ORG/ [https://www.100bmogl.org/];
ACADIANA BLACK NURSES ASSOCIATION, HTTPS://WWW.ACADIANABLACKNURSESASSOCIATION.COM/ [https://www.acadianablacknursesassociation.com/];
SICKLE CELL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH LOUISIANA, HTTPS://SCASL.ORG/ [https://scasl.org/];
FLATLAND RUNNERS, FACEBOOK LINK: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/278622155966180 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/278622155966180]
GEORGE DUPUIS REC CENTER
GRAHAM BROWN MEMORIAL PARK
1234 E. PONT DES MOUTON ROAD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70507
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 6:30AM. WARM-UP BEGINS AT 7:45AM
THE WALK/RUN STARTS AT 8:00. THE EXPO IS FROM 8:30 11:30.
THIS IS THE 5TH ANNUAL SICKLE CELL WALK/RUN & HEALTH EXPO. THIS EVENT IS HOSTED BY THE 100 BLACK MEN OF GREATER LAFAYETTE, ACADIANA BLACK NURSES ASSOCIATION, FLATLAND RUNNERS, AND SICKLE CELL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH LOUISIANA. SCD IS AN INHERITED RED BLOOD DISORDER THAT AFFECTS 1 IN 375 AFRICAN AMERICANS AND 100,000 AMERICANS. HEALTHY RED BLOOD CELLS ARE ROUND AND MOVE THROUGH SMALL BLOOD VESSELS TO CARRY OXYGEN THROUGHOUT THE BODY. THE RED BLOOD CELLS IN SOMEONE ONE WHO HAS SCD ARE C-SHAPED AND BECOME HARD AND STICKY. THE SICKLE SHAPE MAKES IT HARD TO FLOW THROUGH THE BLOOD VESSELS AND PREVENTS OXYGEN THROUGHOUT THE BODY. WHEN THE SICKLE CELLS GET STUCK IN THE SMALL BLOOD VESSELS IT CLOGS THE BLOOD FLOW AND CREATES A PAIN CRISIS. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE SUPPORT THOSE IN THIS COMMUNITY WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE (SCD). IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RACE IS A HEALTH EXPO THAT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
_EVENT DETAILS:_
THERE WILL BE A 3K ROUTE AND A 1 MILE ROUTE. ALL AGES, INCLUDING KIDS, ARE WELCOME. THERE WILL BE WATER PROVIDED. THE HEALTH EXPO IS FROM 8:30 11:30 AND WILL HAVE VENDORS FROM VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, FREE FOOD AND DOOR PRIZES, AND GUEST SPEAKERS.
_REGISTRATION FEES FOR EACH CATEGORY:_
$35 FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. NO LATE FEES.
T-SHIRT SIZES: S, M, L, XL, 2XL. RACE T-SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED AFTER 9/1/26.
_THE RACE BENEFITS:_
ALL PROCEEDS GO TOWARD THE SICKLE CELL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH LOUISIANA AND SUPPORTS THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE.
_ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED AND THEIR WEBSITES: _
100 BLACK MEN OF GREATER LAFAYETTE, HTTPS://WWW.100BMOGL.ORG/ [https://www.100bmogl.org/];
ACADIANA BLACK NURSES ASSOCIATION, HTTPS://WWW.ACADIANABLACKNURSESASSOCIATION.COM/ [https://www.acadianablacknursesassociation.com/];
SICKLE CELL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH LOUISIANA, HTTPS://SCASL.ORG/ [https://scasl.org/];
FLATLAND RUNNERS, FACEBOOK LINK: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/278622155966180 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/278622155966180]
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