Ryan's Run/Walk Race For Sickle Cell Disease

Celebrate Ryan’s Run/Walk on Saturday, December 5th, 2026

Saturday, December 5, 2026 @ 8 AM

EVENT DETAILS

We'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.

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.