30th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Run
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN
- Riverside Park, 2420 E Riverside Dr, 46208
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Double-check key detailsJoin the 30th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk to make every step count and support critical services for those living with sickle cell disease.
- For a Cause
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- Beginner Friendly
Beginner FriendlyThe 30th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk is the Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative’s signature fundraising event in Indianapolis. This gathering unites runners, walkers, families, and community champions to support individuals living with sickle cell disease across Central Indiana. Your participation directly funds critical services like education, advocacy, family support, food assistance, and transportation for medical appointments, truly making every step count for the sickle cell community.
What to expect
- Participate in a 5K run or walk to support a vital cause.
- Contribute directly to education, advocacy, and family support services.
- Help provide food assistance and transportation for medical appointments.
Standout details
- 30th Annual event
- Supports sickle cell disease community
- Funds education and advocacy
- Provides transportation aid
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Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoingwarm-day exposure
- Warm season
The course
- Flat
- Timed race
From the organizer
Make Every Step Count at the 30th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk!
The Annual Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk is the Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative’s (MCSCI) signature fundraising event—bringing together runners, walkers, families, and community champions to support hundreds of individuals across Central Indiana living with sickle cell disease .
Proceeds from the event directly fund critical services, including:
Education and advocacy
Family and caregiver support
Food assistance
Transportation aid for medical appointments
Your participation truly makes a difference. Here's how your support helps:
$25 helps provide educational resources/supplies for a newly diagnosed individual $50 covers a round-trip ride to a medical appointment $100 supports a month of healthy groceries for a client family $250 funds educational workshops for warriors and caregivers $500 contributes to a scholarship for a student living with Sickle Cell
Every dollar, every step, every stride helps stop the pain.
Be part of the movement. Register today and help build the chain of care and compassion for our sickle cell community.
Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Contact Sherry Coleman at scoleman@themartincenter.org.
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