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46th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Road Race and Walk

Atlanta's 46th annual sickle cell 5K, a USATF-certified Peachtree qualifying race benefiting Camp New Light for children and teens living with sickle cell disease.

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About this event

The 46th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Road Race and Walk is a USATF-certified Peachtree Road Race qualifying event.

Proceeds benefit Camp New Light, a weeklong summer camp for children and teens living with sickle cell disease.

Registration:
- Adults 18 and over: $45
- Youth 7 to 17: $35
- Children 6 and under: free
- Virtual option: $55

Start time 9:00 AM ET. Course begins at 2757 East Point Street.

Accessibility & who can attend

Age:
All ages
Languages:
English
Accessibility:
USATF-certified course. Peachtree Road Race qualifier.

About the organizer

Camp New Light / Sickle Cell 5K

The Sickle Cell 5K supports Camp New Light, a weeklong summer camp for children and teens living with sickle cell disease. The race has run annually for 46 years.

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