2026 Sickle Cell Walk/Run & Health Expo

2026 Sickle Cell 3K &: 1 Mile Walk/Run &: Health Expo

Location

• Venue: George Dupuis Rec Center
• Park: Graham Brown Memorial Park
• Address: 1234 E. Pont des Mouton Road
• City: Lafayette, LA 70507

Date and Time

• Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
• Registration: Begins at 6:30am
• Warm-Up: Begins at 7:45am
• Event Start: Walk/run starts at 8:00am: Expo runs from 8:30 – 11:30am

Event Overview

This is the 5th annual Sickle Cell Walk/Run &: Health Expo. This event is hosted by the 100 Black Men of Greater Lafayette, Acadiana Black Nurses Association, Flatland Runners, and Sickle Cell Association of South Louisiana. SCD is an inherited red blood disorder that affects 1 in 375 African Americans and 100,000 Americans. Healthy red blood cells are round and move through small blood vessels to carry oxygen throughout the body. The red blood cells in someone who has SCD are C-shaped and become hard and sticky. The sickle shape makes it hard to flow through the blood vessels and prevents oxygen throughout the body. When the sickle cells get stuck in the small blood vessels it clogs the blood flow and creates a pain crisis. All proceeds from the race support those in this community with sickle cell disease (SCD). Immediately following the race is a health expo that is free to the public.

Event Details

• Routes: There will be a 3k route and a 1 mile route
• Participants: All ages, including kids, are welcome
• Facilities: Water will be provided
• Health Expo: Features vendors from various organizations, free food, door prizes, and guest speakers

Registration Fees

• Cost: $35 for all participants: no late fees
• T-shirt Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL
• Race T-shirts: Not guaranteed if registered after 9/1/26

Race Benefits

All proceeds go toward the Sickle Cell Association of South Louisiana and support those in the community with sickle cell disease.

Participating Organizations

• 100 Black Men of Greater Lafayette: https://www.100bmogl.org/
• Acadiana Black Nurses Association: https://www.acadianablacknursesassociation.com/
• Sickle Cell Association of South Louisiana: https://scasl.org/
• Flatland Runners: Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278622155966180

More Information

For more details on the event, visit this link.