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Sickle Cell Walk/Run & Health Expo

Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Sep 19, 2026
Running

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2026 Sickle Cell 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run & Health Expo

George Dupuis Rec Center Graham Brown Memorial Park 1234 E. Pont des Mouton Road Lafayette, LA 70507 Saturday, September 19, 2026 Registration begins at 6:30am. Warm-Up begins at 7:45am The walk/run starts at 8:00. The Expo is from 8:30 – 11:30. This is the 5th annual Sickle Cell Walk/Run & Health Expo. This event is hosted by the 100 Black Men of Greater Lafayette, Acadiana Black Nurses Association, Flatland Runners, and Sickle Cell Association of South Louisiana. SCD is an inherited red blood disorder that affects 1 in 375 African Americans and 100,000 Americans. Healthy red blood cells are round and move through small blood vessels to carry oxygen throughout the body. The red blood cells in someone one who has SCD are C-shaped and become hard and sticky. The sickle shape makes it hard to flow through the blood vessels and prevents oxygen throughout the body. When the sickle cells get stuck in the small blood vessels it clogs the blood flow and creates a pain crisis. All proceeds from the race support those in this community with sickle cell disease (SCD). Immediately following the race is a health expo that is free to the public.    Event Details: There will be a 5k route and a 1 mile route. All ages, including kids, are welcome. There will be water provided. The health expo is from 8:30 – 11:30 and will have vendors from various organizations, free food and door prizes, and guest speakers.    Registration Fees for each Category:  $35 for all participants. No late fees.   T-shirt Sizes:   S, M, L, XL, 2XL. Race t-shirts are not guaranteed if registered after 9/1/26.   The Race Benefits:  All proceeds go toward the Sickle Cell Association of South Louisiana and supports those in the community with sickle cell disease.    Organizations involved and their websites:  100 Black Men of Greater Lafayette, https://www.100bmogl.org/;  Acadiana Black Nurses Association, https://www.acadianablacknursesassociation.com/;  Sickle Cell Association of South Louisiana, https://scasl.org/; Flatland Runners, Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278622155966180

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1 Mile Fun Run

Sep 19, 2026 1.6K 8:00 AM
$35.00
Open

5K Run/Walk

Sep 19, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$35.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Lafayette.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 21.7° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 31.7°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 21.7° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 41.7°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
10.3
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
0.0mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
76.0%

About Lafayette

Sickle Cell Walk/Run & Health Expo takes place in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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