Strides for Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk

Event Overview

• Event Name: Strides for Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk
• Date: September 20, 2026
• Location: 3000 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI
• Registration Link: Register Here

About the Race

• Inclusive Event: Strides for Sickle Cell is a 5K event designed for everyone! All participants can walk, run, push, or roll safely and at their own happy pace around Gallup Park.
• Registration Benefits: Registration includes a commemorative finisher medal and a t-shirt!
• Community Focus: The true accomplishment of this event is bringing people together for an important cause—raising awareness and support for individuals affected by sickle cell disease.
• Advocacy Importance: Sickle cell anemia has fallen behind many other diseases in research and clinician innovation, as it affects a disadvantaged population that often lacks the resources to advocate for themselves.

Significance of the Event

• Finish Line Impact: Crossing the finish line symbolizes the power of community coming together to make a difference—a joyful moment that participants will always remember.
• Commemorative Medal: To celebrate this collective achievement, every participant receives a commemorative medal.
• Advocacy Goals: By uniting the community through this event, we aim to shed light on the challenges faced by sickle cell patients and their families while advocating for increased research funding and improved clinical care.

Race Registration Fees

• Early Registration (6/10 to 7/1): $35 (shirt guaranteed)
• Standard Registration (7/2 to 8/31): $40 (shirt guaranteed)
• Late Registration (9/1 to 9/19): $45 (shirts available as supplies last)
• Race Day Registration (9/20): $50 (no shirt)

Race Timing

• Professional Timing: The race is professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.
• Live Results: Results are live as you finish the race, and posted on this website.