Sickle Cell Takes Flight 5k
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Past event
3:45 PM CDT
Shreveport, Louisiana
$11.60–$27.50 · 3 races
5km
Event summary
Join us for the Sickle Cell Takes Flight 5K on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in the vibrant community of Shreveport, Bossier! This exciting event aims to raise awareness and support for those affected by sickle cell disease, with all proceeds benefiting Project Seek's vital programs and initiatives. Participants will start and finish at the scenic Downtown Airport, with the Fun Run kicking off at 3:45 PM and the main 5K race starting at 4:00 PM.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just want to support a great cause, there’s something for everyone! The Fun Run is open to kids aged 10 and under for just $10, while the 5K registration is only $25. Not up for running? Consider signing up as a Co-Pilot for $20, where you’ll still receive an official event t-shirt and contribute to this meaningful mission without hitting the pavement. Make sure to register by September 15th to secure your t-shirt, and join us in making a difference in our community while enjoying a fun-filled day of activities and camaraderie!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just want to support a great cause, there’s something for everyone! The Fun Run is open to kids aged 10 and under for just $10, while the 5K registration is only $25. Not up for running? Consider signing up as a Co-Pilot for $20, where you’ll still receive an official event t-shirt and contribute to this meaningful mission without hitting the pavement. Make sure to register by September 15th to secure your t-shirt, and join us in making a difference in our community while enjoying a fun-filled day of activities and camaraderie!
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Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed4:00 PM CDT
$27.50
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1/2 mile Fun Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed3:45 PM CDT
$11.60
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Co-Pilot
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed4:00 PM CDT
$22.20
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, SEPT. 25TH FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M., FRIDAY, SEPT. 26TH FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M., RACE DAY AT THE RACE SITE 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, SEPT. 25TH FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M., FRIDAY, SEPT. 26TH FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M., RACE DAY AT THE RACE SITE 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+.
Location
Shreveport Downtown Airport, 1550 Airport Drive, Shreveport, 71107, LA, United States
Sickle Cell Takes Flight 5k
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