Sickle Cell Warrior Walk & Run 5K
- Date Sat 20th September 2025 - Wed 1st October 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Nashville, Tennessee
- Price $44.45 - $55.13
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the 5th Annual Sickle Cell Warrior Walk & Run 5K, taking place on September 20, 2025, at the scenic Hartman Park in Nashville, Davidson. This uplifting and family-friendly event aims to raise awareness about sickle cell disease, a genetic blood disorder that affects many, particularly within minority communities. The race kicks off at 9 AM with the 5K run, followed closely by a 1 Mile fun run at 9:05 AM. Participants are encouraged to complete their courses by 10 AM, after which everyone can enjoy a celebratory Post Race party featuring refreshments and an awards ceremony at 10:15 AM.
This vibrant community event not only promotes health and fitness but also fosters connections among participants and supports those affected by sickle cell disease. Registrants who sign up by August 6, 2025, will receive a commemorative race medal and T-shirt! Awards will be presented to the top finishers, including cash prizes for overall winners and age group champions. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference and have fun while doing it!
This vibrant community event not only promotes health and fitness but also fosters connections among participants and supports those affected by sickle cell disease. Registrants who sign up by August 6, 2025, will receive a commemorative race medal and T-shirt! Awards will be presented to the top finishers, including cash prizes for overall winners and age group champions. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference and have fun while doing it!
Organiser's Description
UPDATE 9/9: THE 2025 RACE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR 9/20!
"BECAUSE SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MATTERS"
Breaking The Sickle Cell Cycle Foundation, Inc. cordially invites you to the 5th Annual Sickle Cell Warrior Walk/Run 5K! The Sickle Cell Warrior Walk/Run 5K is an inspiring, family-friendly event to unite the Nashville community and surrounding areas in bringing awareness to sickle cell disease and to create long-lasting relationships to help support members of the sickle cell community. Sickle cell disease is a painful genetic blood disorder that is known to disproportionately impact minority populations, but any person can have sickle cell disease or carry the trait that is responsible for causing the disease. The goal of this event is to increase community awareness of sickle cell disease and encourage people to learn their sickle cell trait status, use the information to make informed healthcare and family planning decisions.
The race will be held on SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 at the beautiful Hartman Park. 5K participants will begin the race at 9 AM, followed by the 1 Mile at 9:05 AM.
All participants must complete the course by 10:00 AM.
Hang out and celebrate with us at the Post Race party where we'll have refreshments while we cheer and then our awards ceremony at 10:15 AM
Commemorative race medal & T-shirt are available for paid registrants who sign up by August 6th, 2025.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
Awards will be given to the Top 5K finishers as follows
* Overall:
* 1st Place Overall (Male & Female) $150
* 2nd Place Overall (Male & Female) $100
* 3rd Place Overall (Male & Female) $50
* Age Group Categories - Presented to the 1st and 2nd place Male & Female finishers in each:
* 16-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50+
"BECAUSE SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MATTERS"
Breaking The Sickle Cell Cycle Foundation, Inc. cordially invites you to the 5th Annual Sickle Cell Warrior Walk/Run 5K! The Sickle Cell Warrior Walk/Run 5K is an inspiring, family-friendly event to unite the Nashville community and surrounding areas in bringing awareness to sickle cell disease and to create long-lasting relationships to help support members of the sickle cell community. Sickle cell disease is a painful genetic blood disorder that is known to disproportionately impact minority populations, but any person can have sickle cell disease or carry the trait that is responsible for causing the disease. The goal of this event is to increase community awareness of sickle cell disease and encourage people to learn their sickle cell trait status, use the information to make informed healthcare and family planning decisions.
The race will be held on SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 at the beautiful Hartman Park. 5K participants will begin the race at 9 AM, followed by the 1 Mile at 9:05 AM.
All participants must complete the course by 10:00 AM.
Hang out and celebrate with us at the Post Race party where we'll have refreshments while we cheer and then our awards ceremony at 10:15 AM
Commemorative race medal & T-shirt are available for paid registrants who sign up by August 6th, 2025.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
Awards will be given to the Top 5K finishers as follows
* Overall:
* 1st Place Overall (Male & Female) $150
* 2nd Place Overall (Male & Female) $100
* 3rd Place Overall (Male & Female) $50
* Age Group Categories - Presented to the 1st and 2nd place Male & Female finishers in each:
* 16-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50+
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