Sickle Cell Takes Flight 5k
- Date Sun 28th September 2025
- Time 3:45PM CDT
- Location Shreveport, Louisiana
- Price $11.60 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the Sickle Cell Takes Flight 5K on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in Shreveport, Bossier! This vibrant community event is designed not only to promote fitness and fun but also to raise vital funds for Project Seek's Sickle Cell Program, which provides essential support, resources, and social activities for individuals and families living with sickle cell disease.
The race kicks off at the downtown airport, with a Fun Run starting at 3:45 PM, followed by the 5K at 4:00 PM. Participants can register for the Fun Run for just $10 (ages 10 and under) or the 5K for $25. There's even an option to sign up as a Co-Pilot for $20, allowing supporters to contribute without running. Don't miss out on the chance to snag an official event T-shirt by registering by September 15th! Awards will be presented to the overall male and female winners, as well as to the top finishers in various age groups. Come be a part of this inspiring event, where every step taken helps make a difference!
The race kicks off at the downtown airport, with a Fun Run starting at 3:45 PM, followed by the 5K at 4:00 PM. Participants can register for the Fun Run for just $10 (ages 10 and under) or the 5K for $25. There's even an option to sign up as a Co-Pilot for $20, allowing supporters to contribute without running. Don't miss out on the chance to snag an official event T-shirt by registering by September 15th! Awards will be presented to the overall male and female winners, as well as to the top finishers in various age groups. Come be a part of this inspiring event, where every step taken helps make a difference!
Organiser's Description
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT BENEFIT PROJECT SEEK SICKLE CELL PROGRAM AND INITIATIVES. PROVIDING COMMUNITY SUPPORT, RESOURCES AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE.
RACE DESCRIPTION: THE RACE WILL START AND FINISH AT THE DOWNTOWN AIRPORT.
START TIMES:
FUN RUN @ 3:45 P.M.
5K @ 4:00 P.M.
ENTRY FEE: FUN RUN $10 AGES 10 & UNDER
5K REGISTRATION $25
CO-PILOT (NO RUNNING INVOLVED) $20
REGISTRATION: EVERY PARTICIPANT WHO REGISTERS BY SEPTEMBER 15TH WILL RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL SICKLE CELL TAKES FLIGHT T-SHIRT WITH THEIR RACE PACKET. REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT.
PACKET PICK-UP: PACKET PICK-UP WILL TAKE PLACE AT SPORTSPECTRUM ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25TH FROM 10:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M., RACE DAY STARTING AT 3:00 P.M.
CO-PILOT: WANT TO SUPPORT PROJECT SEEK BUT NOT UP FOR RUNNING THE 5K? SIGN UP AS A CO-PILOT! YOULL RECEIVE THE OFFICIAL SICKLE CELL TAKES FLIGHT T-SHIRT AND HELP PROJECT SEEK MISSION TO EMPOWERNO RUNNING SHOES REQUIRED.
AWARDS: AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED IN OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS. 1ST PLACE MALE & FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD. AGE GROUPS: 14 AND UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
RACE DESCRIPTION: THE RACE WILL START AND FINISH AT THE DOWNTOWN AIRPORT.
START TIMES:
FUN RUN @ 3:45 P.M.
5K @ 4:00 P.M.
ENTRY FEE: FUN RUN $10 AGES 10 & UNDER
5K REGISTRATION $25
CO-PILOT (NO RUNNING INVOLVED) $20
REGISTRATION: EVERY PARTICIPANT WHO REGISTERS BY SEPTEMBER 15TH WILL RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL SICKLE CELL TAKES FLIGHT T-SHIRT WITH THEIR RACE PACKET. REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT.
PACKET PICK-UP: PACKET PICK-UP WILL TAKE PLACE AT SPORTSPECTRUM ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25TH FROM 10:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M., RACE DAY STARTING AT 3:00 P.M.
CO-PILOT: WANT TO SUPPORT PROJECT SEEK BUT NOT UP FOR RUNNING THE 5K? SIGN UP AS A CO-PILOT! YOULL RECEIVE THE OFFICIAL SICKLE CELL TAKES FLIGHT T-SHIRT AND HELP PROJECT SEEK MISSION TO EMPOWERNO RUNNING SHOES REQUIRED.
AWARDS: AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED IN OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS. 1ST PLACE MALE & FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD. AGE GROUPS: 14 AND UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Sickle Cell Takes Flight 5k
