Sickle Cell 5K Road Race/Walk

  • Date Sat 6th September 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Atlanta, Georgia
  • Price Free - $45.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the 45th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Road Race/Walk on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in beautiful Atlanta, Fulton County! This exciting event kicks off at 9:00 a.m. in front of East Point City Hall and is not only a Peachtree Road Race qualifying event but also a cherished community gathering aimed at raising funds for individuals affected by sickle cell disease.

Participants of all ages are welcome to join in the fun, with registration fees set at $45 for those aged 18 and older, $35 for ages 7-17, and free for children 6 and under. The proceeds from this spirited race benefit Camp New Light, a weeklong camp dedicated to supporting children and teens living with sickle cell disease. With awards for the top overall finishers and age group winners, this event promises a day of excitement, camaraderie, and community spirit. Make sure to plan your trip early, as there are convenient parking options and public transportation available. Don’t miss out on this impactful and uplifting event that brings together runners and walkers for a great cause!

Organiser's Description

THE 45TH ANNUAL SICKLE CELL ROAD RACE IS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 6, 2025, IN EAST POINT, GEORGIA. THIS LONGSTANDING EVENT, WHICH IS A PEACHTREE ROAD RACE QUALIFYING EVENT AND IS USATF CERTIFIED, SERVES AS A CRUCIAL FUNDRAISER AND COMMUNITY GATHERING TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY SICKLE CELL DISEASE. PARTICIPANTS CAN LOOK FORWARD TO THE 5K RACE/WALK STARTING AT 9:00 A.M. IN FRONT OF EAST POINT CITY HALL. PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT BENEFIT CAMP NEW LIGHT, A WEEKLONG CAMP FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS LIVING WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE.



THE PRICE FOR AGES 18 AND OLDER IS $45, 7-17 IS $35, AND 6 & UNDER IS FREE.



PARKING:

. RIDING MARTA IS ONE OF THE MOST CONVENIENT WAYS TO TRAVEL TO THE RACE. EAST POINT IS ON THE RED AND GOLD LINES. THIS STATION HAS A LOCAL MARTA BUS SERVICE. ONCE OFF THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, GO AHEAD THROUGH THE PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY TO EAST POINT CITY HALL.

. RIDING UBER AND LYFT ARE ALSO OPTIONS. HAVE YOUR RIDE, DROP YOU OFF IN FRONT OF EAST POINT CITY HALL, 2757 E POINT ST, EAST POINT, GEORGIA.

. THE CITY OF EAST POINT WILL ALLOW ROAD RACE PARTICIPANTS TO PARK AT CITY-OWNED LOTS. ONE LOCATION IS BEHIND THEIR CUSTOMER CARE CENTER, NEXT TO (OLD) EAST POINT CITY HALL AT 2791 EAST POINT STREET. ANOTHER PARKING LOCATION IS THE EAST POINT COMMONS AREA, 2728/2836/2750 AND 2768 EAST POINT STREET.

. THERE IS PLENTY OF ON-STREET PARKING NEAR EAST POINT CITY HALL. ON-STREET PARKING OPTIONS INCLUDE THE STREETS OF LINWOOD AVENUE, WEST CLEVELAND AVENUE, MCGEE WAY, AND NEARBY NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS. PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAYS AND MAILBOXES WHEN PARKING ON THE STREET.



RACE AWARDS:
TOP 3 OVERALL FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD!
MASTER AWARD FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN 40 AND OVER WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD!
TOP 3 BOYS AND GIRLS AGE GROUP 17 AND UNDER WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD!

Races

  • 45th Annual Sickle Cell 5k Road Race/Walk

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 6th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $45.00

  • 45th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk Youth (6 & Under)

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 6th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    Free

  • 45th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk Youth (7 to 17)

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 6th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $35.00

  • 45th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk Virtual

    Incl. T-Shirt

    $45.00

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Location

2757 East Point Street, Atlanta, 30344, GA, United States

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