Make Every Step Count at the 30th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk! The Annual Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk is the Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative’s (MCSCI) signature fundraising event—bringing together runners, walkers, families, and community champions to support hundreds of individuals across Central Indiana living with sickle cell disease . Proceeds from the event directly fund critical services, including: Education and advocacy Family and caregiver support Food assistance Transportation aid for medical appointments Your participation truly makes a difference. Here's how your support helps: $25 helps provide educational resources/supplies for a newly diagnosed individual $50 covers a round-trip ride to a medical appointment $100 supports a month of healthy groceries for a client family $250 funds educational workshops for warriors and caregivers $500 contributes to a scholarship for a student living with Sickle Cell Every dollar, every step, every stride helps stop the pain. Be part
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30th Annual Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Run 2026 — Indianapolis, IN
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 6.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Indianapolis, IN.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
