30th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Run

  • Date Sat 6th June 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Price $32.80
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Join us for the 30th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in beautiful Indianapolis, Marion! This vibrant event is more than just a race; it's a heartfelt gathering of runners, walkers, families, and community champions united to support those living with Sickle Cell Disease across Central Indiana.

This signature fundraising event will not only get your heart pumping but also help raise essential funds for crucial services such as education, advocacy, food assistance, and transportation aid for medical appointments. Every step you take contributes directly to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by Sickle Cell Disease. With various sponsorship opportunities available, your participation can make a lasting impact. Don’t miss out on this chance to make every step countβ€”register today and become a vital part of the movement to stop the pain and build a supportive community!

Organiser's Description

MAKE EVERY STEP COUNT AT THE 30TH ANNUAL SICKLE CELL 5K RUN/WALK!

THE ANNUAL SICKLE CELL 5K RUN/WALK is the MARTIN CENTER SICKLE CELL INITIATIVES (MCSCI) signature fundraising eventbringing together runners, walkers, families, and community champions to support HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALS ACROSS CENTRAL INDIANA LIVING WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE.

Proceeds from the event directly fund critical services, including:

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Education and advocacy

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Family and caregiver support

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Food assistance

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Transportation aid for medical appointments

Your participation truly makes a difference. Here's how your support helps:

$25 helps provide educational resources/supplies for a newly diagnosed individual
$50 covers a round-trip ride to a medical appointment
$100 supports a month of healthy groceries for a client family
$250 funds educational workshops for warriors and caregivers
$500 contributes to a scholarship for a student living with Sickle Cell

EVERY DOLLAR, EVERY STEP, EVERY STRIDE HELPS STOP THE PAIN.

Be part of the movement. REGISTER TODAY AND HELP BUILD THE CHAIN OF CARE AND COMPASSION FOR OUR SICKLE CELL COMMUNITY.



Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Contact Sherry Coleman at scoleman@themartincenter.org.

Races

  • 5K Walk/Run

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 6th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $32.80

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Riverside Park, 2420 E Riverside Dr, Indianapolis, 46208, IN, United States

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