About the Ryan's Run/Walk Race For Sickle Cell Disease
The course runs through downtown Baton Rouge on roads, passing through Spanish Town and along the river before looping back. The shorter distance stays close to the start, while the longer route swings out to Capitol Lake and River Road. The race is tied to sickle cell awareness, and fundraising is a real part of the day alongside the running.
Packets can be picked up the evening before the race, with race-morning pickup available at the registration table as well. Race-day registration is open, but bring cash or a check payable to the local sickle cell association. Walkers participate alongside runners, though only runners are timed.
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Finish-Time Stats
Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
3.1 Miles · 2025 results
80finishers
20:44winner
35:53median
1:11:02cutoff
Top 3: Matthew Carroll (20:44) · Maurice Coleman (22:29) · Aries Johnson (22:50)
1 Miles · 2025 results
8finishers
7:41winner
10:44median
21:17cutoff
Top 3: Jayden Lloyd (7:41) · Meleah Pea (8:48) · A. Campell (10:21)
The Ryan's Run/Walk Race For Sickle Cell Disease has been held every year since at least 2016. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
1 Mile8/29/2026 08:00$30
1 Mile8/29/2026 08:00$35
1 Mile8/29/2026 08:00$30
1 Mile8/29/2026 08:00$35
3.1 Miles8/29/2026 08:00$35
3.1 Miles8/29/2026 08:00$40
3.1 Miles8/29/2026 08:00$35
3.1 Miles8/29/2026 08:00$40
Virtual Option for the 1 Mile or the 5K8/29/2026 08:00$35
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