Ryan's Run/Walk Race For Sickle Cell Disease
Ryan's Run/Walk Race For Sickle Cell Disease is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Baton Rouge, LA, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (99 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Celebrate Ryan’s Run/Walk on Saturday, December 5th, 2026
Saturday, December 5, 2026 @ 8 AM
EVENT DETAILSWe're thrilled to invite you to the Annual Ryan’s Run/Walk on Saturday, Dec. 5th. 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 Oct. 16th - $30
Oct. 17th - Dec. 5th - $35
Ages 15+ - Now thru Oct. 16th - $35
Oct. 17th - Dec. 5th - $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 Oct. 16th - $35
Oct. 17th - Dec. 5th - $40
Ages 15+ - Now thru Oct. 16th - $40
Oct. 17th - Dec. 5th - $45
Virtual Race - Now till Dec. 5th - $35
Non-Participating
(Unable to attend but would like to donate click here.)
Race Routes:This year’s Ryan’s Run will feature a scenic route along the Mississippi River levee in downtown Baton Rouge. The race will start and finish on the Levee Terraces at the Levee Green near the USS KIDD. Participants will travel along the levee, turn around near W. McKinley Street, and make their way back toward the Levee Green for the finish.
Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time):
Participants will be able to pick up race packages on Friday, December 4, 2026. More details to come closer to race day.
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.
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
65°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lsu Ben-Hur Farm, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Baton Rouge, LA
Population
223,699
as of 2023
City Elevation
50 ft
Nearest Airport
BTR
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 60 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Days to train
- Race
- Ryan's Run/Walk Race For Sickle Cell Disease
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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Ryan's Run/Walk Race For Sickle Cell Disease
Dec 5, 2026