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Sickle Cell 5K Road Race/Walk
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Sickle Cell 5K Road Race/Walk

Atlanta, Georgia, United States View on map
Sep 05, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

The 46th Annual Sickle Cell Road Race is scheduled for September 5, 2026, in East Point, Georgia. This longstanding event, which is a Peachtree Road Race qualifying event and is USATF certified, serves as a crucial fundraiser and community gathering to support individuals affected by sickle cell disease. Participants can look forward to the 5K race/walk starting at 9:00 a.m. in front of East Point City Hall. Proceeds from the event benefit Camp New Light, a weeklong camp for children and teens living with sickle cell disease. 

 

The price for ages 18 and older is $45, 7-17 is $35, and 6 & under is free. 

PARKING:

·       Riding MARTA is one of the most convenient ways to travel to the race. East Point is on the Red and Gold Lines. This station has a local MARTA bus service. Once off the public transportation, go ahead through the pedestrian walkway to East Point City Hall.

·       Riding UBER and Lyft are also options. Have your ride, drop you off in front of East Point City Hall, 2757 E Point St, East Point, Georgia.

·       The city of East Point will allow road race participants to park at city-owned lots. One location is behind their customer care center, next to (old) East Point City Hall at 2791 East Point Street. Another parking location is the East Point Commons area, 2728/2836/2750 and 2768 East Point Street.

·       There is plenty of on-street parking near East Point City Hall. On-street parking options include the streets of Linwood Avenue, West Cleveland Avenue, McGee Way, and nearby neighborhood streets. Please do not block driveways and mailboxes when parking on the street.

RACE AWARDS: 
TOP 3 OVERALL FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD!
MASTER AWARD FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN 40 AND OVER WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD! 
TOP 3 BOYS AND GIRLS AGE GROUP 17 AND UNDER WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD!

PACKET PICKUP DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS: (TBA)

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Running

46th Annual Sickle Cell 5k Road Race/Walk

Sep 05, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$45.00
Open

46th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk Youth (6 & Under)

Sep 05, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
Free
Open

46th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk Youth (7 to 17)

Sep 05, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$35.00
Open

46th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk Virtual

Sep 05, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$55.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 5 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Atlanta.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 18.7° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 28.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 18.7° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 31.2°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
15.4
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
1.7mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
67.6%

Course

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