Strides for Sickle Cell is a 5K event designed for everyone! All participants can walk, run, push, or roll safely and at their own happy pace around Gallup Park . Registration includes a commemorative finisher medal and a t-shirt! The true accomplishment of this event is bringing people together for an important cause—raising awareness and support for individuals affected by sickle cell disease. Sickle cell anemia has fallen behind many other diseases in research and clinician innovation, as it affects a disadvantaged population that often lacks the resources to advocate for themselves. Crossing the finish line symbolizes the power of community coming together to make a difference—a joyful moment that participants will always remember. To celebrate this collective achievement, every participant receives a commemorative medal. By uniting the community through this event, we aim to shed light on the challenges faced by sickle cell patients and their families while advocating for increased research funding and improved clinical care.
5K participants will be given a complimentary T-Shirt during bib pick up prior to the race, featuring the logo and a custom Sickle Cell design on the back. Finisher's medals will be given to runners who complete the race as well. 1st place Male and Female winners will receive a plaque award.
3.1 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | $35.00 | Jul 1 | Sep 6 |
| $40.00 | Sep 7 | Sep 20 |
Coordinates : 42.27333° N, 83.69401° W Google Maps: Open in Google Maps Apple Maps: Open in Apple Maps (Note: You can look up Gallup park Playground that will take you near the parking lot) Entrance : Enter Gallup Park from the Fuller Rd & Gallup Rd intersection and drive all the way to the end of Gallup Park Road, until you reach the main parking area in front of the playground. Important : Some GPS apps may guide you to Gallup Park’s back parking lot, which is not the closest or most conve
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