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Ryan's Run/Walk Race For Sickle Cell Disease

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

calendar_today 29 Aug, 2026 – 30 Sep, 2026

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About the Event

Celebrate Ryan’s Run/Walk on Saturday, August 29th, 2026

 
Saturday, August 29, 2026 @ 8 AM

 

EVENT DETAILS 

 
We're thrilled to invite you to the Annual Ryan’s Run/Walk on Saturday, August 29th.  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 June 28th  -     $25
                       June 29th - Aug. 3rd -     $30
                       Aug. 4th  -  Aug. 29th -    $35   
Ages 15+   -  Now thru June 28th  -     $30
                      June 29th - Aug. 3rd -      $35
                      Aug. 4th  -  Aug. 29th -     $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 June 28th  -     $30
                       June 29th - Aug. 3rd -      $35 
                       Aug. 4th  -  Aug. 29th -    $40 
Ages 15+   -  Now thru June 28th  -     $35
                      June 29th - Aug. 3rd -      $40
                      Aug. 4th  -  Aug. 29th -     $45
 
Virtual Race - Now till Aug. 29th   -      $35
      
 
Non-Participating 
(Unable to attend but would like to donate click here.)

 

Race Routes:

5K Route:  4th St. North to Spanish Town, East to 5th St., North to Capitol Access, East to Capitol Lake, West to 3rd St., North to River Road, U-turn South to Spanish Town, East to to 4th St., South to North Blvd.
1 Mile Route:  North on 4th St. to Spanish Town, U-turn South on 4th St. to North Blvd.

 

Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time):

Participants will be able to pick up race packages on Friday, August 28, 2026.  More details to come.
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. 
Race Route is the same.

 

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

Aug 29, 2026

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$25.00

1 Mile Walkers - Kids Ages 1-14

Aug 29, 2026

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$25.00

1Mile Runners - Ages 15+

Aug 29, 2026

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$30.00

1Mile Walkers Ages 15+

Aug 29, 2026

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$30.00

5K Runners - Kids Ages 1-14

Aug 29, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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$30.00

5K Runners Ages 15+

Aug 29, 2026

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$35.00

5K Walkers - Kids Ages 1-14

Aug 29, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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$30.00

5K Walkers Ages 15+

Aug 29, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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$35.00

Virtual Option for the 1 Mile or the 5K

Aug 29, 2026

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August 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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