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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
Downtown Riverfront, Levee Green, Baton Rouge LA
1 Mile · 5K
76–89°F · rain likely
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On this date: rain 7 of the last 10 years
2025
74–83°F
rain
2024
76–85°F
rain
2023
77–94°F
rain
2022
74–88°F
rain
2021
75–81°F
rain
2020
77–88°F
dry
2019
76–89°F
dry
2018
76–89°F
rain
2017
70–79°F
rain
2016
76–88°F
dry
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About this race
Celebrate Ryan’s Run/Walk on Saturday, December 5th, 2026
Saturday, December 5, 2026 @ 8 AM EVENT DETAILS We're thrilled to invite you to the Annual Ryan’s Run/Walk on Saturday, Dec. 5th. Ryan's Run is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for individuals living with Sickle Cell disease. This event is not just about running; it’s about coming together as a community to support a vital cause and make a real difference in the lives of those affected by this challenging condition. The race will begin at 8 a.m. and registration opens at 6:30 a.m. Walkers are not timed. Registration Fees: Runners & Walkers - 1 Mile (walker and runners will pay the same price but we still will only time the runners.) Ages 1-14 - Now thru Oct. 16th - $30 Oct. 17th - Dec. 5th - $35 Ages 15+ - Now thru Oct. 16th - $35 Oct. 17th - Dec. 5th - $40 Runners & Walkers - 5K (walker and runners will pay the same price but we still will only time the runners.) Ages 1-14 - Now thru Oct. 16th - $35Oct. 17th - Dec. 5th - $40 Ages 15+ - Now thru Oct. 16th - $40 Oct. 17th - Dec. 5th - $45 Virtual Race - Now till Dec. 5th - $35
Non-Participating (Unable to attend but would like to donate click here.) Race Routes: This year’s Ryan’s Run will feature a scenic route along the Mississippi River levee in downtown Baton Rouge. The race will start and finish on the Levee Terraces at the Levee Green near the USS KIDD. Participants will travel along the levee, turn around near W. McKinley Street, and make their way back toward the Levee Green for the finish. Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time): Participants will be able to pick up race packages on Friday, December 4, 2026. More details to come closer to race day. Race packets not picked up on Friday will be available at the registration table on race day starting at 6:30 a.m. Registration will be available on race day. Please bring cash or checks made out to the Sickle Cell Association of South Louisiana. Age Groups and Awards: Ryan's 5K Runners Breakdown of age groups for the 5K: 1-14 30-39 60-69 15-19 40-49 70+ 20-29 50-59 Awards: TOP OVERALL - Male & Female TOP MALES & FEMALES - By Age Group Special Awards & Fundraising Recognition: TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM - Team that raises the most money. Categories: Top Family(1st, 2nd, and 3rd), Business, Organization & School TOP FUNDRAISING INDIVIDUAL - Person who raises the most money. ONE FOR THE TEAM - Top Team with the most participants registered.
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