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Ryan's Run/Walk Race For Sickle Cell Disease

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

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Ryan's Run/Walk Race For Sickle Cell Disease

About the Event

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  -     $35
                        Oct. 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.

Races Offered

1 Mile Runners - Kids Ages 1-14

Dec 05, 2026

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$30.00

1 Mile Walkers - Kids Ages 1-14

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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$30.00

1Mile Runners - Ages 15+

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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$35.00

1Mile Walkers Ages 15+

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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$35.00

5K Runners - Kids Ages 1-14

Dec 05, 2026

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$35.00

5K Runners Ages 15+

Dec 05, 2026

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$40.00

5K Walkers - Kids Ages 1-14

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$35.00

5K Walkers Ages 15+

Dec 05, 2026

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$40.00

Virtual Option for the 1 Mile or the 5K

Dec 05, 2026

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Baton Rouge.

thermostat Temperature
25.4° / 35.2°
wb_sunny Feels like
29.2° / 37.7°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
11h 29m
water_drop Avg rainfall
1.7 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
—
air Avg wind speed
8.1 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Very high
terrain Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
sunny Max UV Index
High (7.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
67.3%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:31
nightlight Sunset
19:44

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