The Heal Together: Race for Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk is an annual event held in Toledo, Ohio, to raise awareness and funding for sickle cell disease. Organized by the Scott Center for Observation, Treatment and Transition, the most recent race took place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Ottawa Park.
Event Overview
The event serves as a unified effort for families, healthcare professionals, and advocates to support those impacted by sickle cell disease.
Purpose: Funding raised supports programming for sickle cell patients, particularly those transitioning from pediatric to adult care.
Registration: The entry fee is $25, which included a race t-shirt, swag bag, race bib, and medal.
Participation: The 2025 race saw over 200 participants and raised more than $20,000.
Sep 19, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Toledo.
Learn more about the host city, Toledo.
Toledo is a city of approximately 266,000 people (2026) in northwestern Ohio's Lucas County, on the Maumee River at the edge of Lake Erie. Leveraging its history as an industrial powerhouse, Toledo has preserved cultural institutions that rival larger cities like Chicago. The city's identity is shaped by its diverse population; as of recent data, the community is approximately 59% White, 27% Black or African American, and 9% Hispanic or Latino, creating a rich multicultural fabric particularly evident in its culinary and arts districts.
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