Annual Walter E. Brandon Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser

  • Date Sat 27th September 2025
  • Time 7:00AM EDT
  • Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Price $11.60 - $27.50
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Join us for the Annual Walter E. Brandon Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in the vibrant city of Philadelphia! This exciting event, celebrating September as Sickle Cell Awareness Month, invites participants to honor the legacy of Walter E. Brandon while raising awareness and funds for sickle cell disease and trait. Founded in 1998, this year's event marks the 27th annual gathering, offering a unique platform to educate the community about this often-overlooked genetic condition.

The day kicks off with an inspiring opening ceremony at 7:00 AM, followed by the runners taking off at 8:05 AM and walkers at 8:15 AM from the starting line. It's a wonderful opportunity to bring together friends, family, and supporters, all while promoting awareness and education about sickle cell disease. Don’t miss your chance to participate in this uplifting event, share your journey on social media, and help advocate for those living with sickle cell disease. Gear up for a morning of community spirit, inspiration, and fun!

Organiser's Description

In celebration of September as Sickle Cell Awareness month, join the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Philadelphia /Delaware Valley Chapter for our "back-in-person", 27th Annual Walter E. Brandon Sickle Cell 5K Walk-Run Fundraiser! This annual walk/run - founded in 1998, in memory of our agency co-founder, Walter E. Brandon - serves as a platform to raise greater awareness about sickle cell disease and trait, along with the importance of continued sickle cell education and knowing your trait status. We are delighted to provide all attendees with inspiration and additional resources you could use.

When you participate in our walk/run, you are advocating to bring greater attention to this "invisible" genetic disease. The W.E.B. Sickle Cell 5K is the perfect opportunity to encourage loved ones/family, friends, and your network to help advocate by walking/running and purchasing this year's merch in honor of those living with sickle cell disease and trait.

This year, our 27th Walter E. Brandon Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser honors the lives and legacies of all of our beloved and dearly missed warriors with sickle cell disease and we recognize those who cared for and loved our brothers and sisters.

Program will be as follows:

7:00am 8:00am - Opening Ceremony
8:05am Runners commence from "Starting Line"
8:15am - Walkers commence from "Starting Line"

*Don't forget to tag us in your walk/run videos and/or photos on social media. Feel free to send photos of your walk/run to [email protected]!

Happy walking/running!

Races

  • 27th Annual Walter E. Brandon Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser (General Signup)

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Sat 27th September 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    $27.50

    Registration for all walkers and runners ages 13 and older - without sickle cell disease.
  • 27th Annual Walter E. Brandon Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser (Children Signup)

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Sat 27th September 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    $11.60

    Registration for children 12 years of age and under.
  • 27th Annual Walter E. Brandon Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser (For Persons W/ Sickle Cell Disease - Verification Requested)

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Sat 27th September 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    $11.60

    Please complete the entire following form to fully submit your registration for this year's walk/run.

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Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, 19131, PA, United States

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