AIHF 5K Run/Walk for Sickle Cell

AIHF 5K Run/Walk for Sickle Cell is held in Arlington, Texas, on November 7, 2026, starting at 8:00 a.m. The single 5K run/walk raises awareness of sickle cell disease and supports the families it affects. The event is held annually in memory of Aaliyah D. Francisco, with the aim of bringing hope and practical resources to those who need them.

Saturday morning at eight is the classic slot for a 5K, and it leaves the rest of the day intact. If you are chasing a time, arrive early enough for ten to fifteen minutes of jogging plus a few strides, because a cold start over 3.1 miles costs more than most runners expect. Walkers and run-walkers are equally at home here, and a pattern of four minutes running to one minute walking carries most people to the finish comfortably.