Calla's 5k Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk for TID
- Date Sat 25th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Price $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for an inspiring day at Calla's 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk for T1D on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail in Scranton, Lackawanna. This event celebrates strength and community, honoring Calla, a courageous young girl living with type 1 diabetes. Participants can choose to take on the 5K run, complete with awards for the top finishers across various age groups, or enjoy an untimed 1 Mile Fun Walk that welcomes everyone to join in the fight against T1D.
This uplifting event not only promotes physical fitness but also raises vital funds for Breakthrough T1D, the leading organization dedicated to advancing research and awareness for type 1 diabetes. With exciting raffle prizes, a chance to meet fellow supporters, and the opportunity to make a difference, Calla's 5K Run and Fun Walk is an experience you won’t want to miss! Be part of this meaningful day and help create a world where type 1 diabetes no longer impacts lives. Don’t forget to register by October 1 to secure your race t-shirt and show your support!
This uplifting event not only promotes physical fitness but also raises vital funds for Breakthrough T1D, the leading organization dedicated to advancing research and awareness for type 1 diabetes. With exciting raffle prizes, a chance to meet fellow supporters, and the opportunity to make a difference, Calla's 5K Run and Fun Walk is an experience you won’t want to miss! Be part of this meaningful day and help create a world where type 1 diabetes no longer impacts lives. Don’t forget to register by October 1 to secure your race t-shirt and show your support!
Organiser's Description
Dear Runner/Walker,
Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF, is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that occurs when a persons pancreas stops producing insulin, the hormone that controls blood-sugar levels. People with T1D need to check their blood sugar levels and self-administer insulin multiple times a day every day for the rest of their lives. Breakthrough T1Ds goal is to progressively remove the impact of T1D from peoples lives until we achieve a world without it.
My daughter, Calla was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on October 21, 2023. This is a day I will never forget. While in the hospital Calla said to me, Mom, why did you bring me here when I wasnt even sick? Little did she know she was sick and showing symptoms for quite some time. Calla is going to be 8 on October 17th and she will be two years into this new life. She is thriving and doing what all other little girls do! She loves to dance, swim, play softball, etc My hope is that there is a cure in Callas lifetime so that she does not have to rely on injections, insulin pumps and have a constant worry of blood sugar levels. Together we pray that there will be medical advances to increase the quality of life for all people with type one diabetes! I am holding this 5K/Walk in honor of my strong and beautiful daughter so that she can see she is not alone and that there are many people out in the world supporting her and the millions of people with T1D!
We will have a 5K race with winners in various age groups. There will also be an untimed 1 mile walk. Come early to purchase some raffle tickets! Raffle winners will be announced along with our top finishers of the race.
All proceeds will go to Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF. Breakthrough T1D is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that occurs when a persons pancreas stops producing insulin, the hormone that controls blood-sugar levels. People with T1D need to check their blood sugar levels and self-administer insulin multiple times a day every day for the rest of their lives. Breakthrough T1Ds goal is to progressively remove the impact of T1D from peoples lives until we achieve a world without it.
WHAT: 5k Run or 1 Mile Fun Walk
WHEN: Saturday, October 25, 2025.
WHERE: Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive St. Trailhead
T-SHIRTS: Register by 10/1 to receive a race t-shirt.
DAY OF REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK UP: Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 7:45 to 8:45 AM
AWARDS: The overall male and female will receive awards, as well as the top three males and females in the below age groups.
0-12
13-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
DONATIONS: Donors over $250 received by 10/1 will be recognized on the race shirts.
CHECK OUT THIS LINK FOR ADDITIONAL TYPE ONE DIABETES AWARENESS ITEMS. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PICK UP YOUR ITEMS AT THE RACE!
Calla's 5k Run/Walk for T1D - Black Heart Printings [https://blackheartprintings.com/calla-s-5k-run-walk-for-t1d]
Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF, is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that occurs when a persons pancreas stops producing insulin, the hormone that controls blood-sugar levels. People with T1D need to check their blood sugar levels and self-administer insulin multiple times a day every day for the rest of their lives. Breakthrough T1Ds goal is to progressively remove the impact of T1D from peoples lives until we achieve a world without it.
My daughter, Calla was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on October 21, 2023. This is a day I will never forget. While in the hospital Calla said to me, Mom, why did you bring me here when I wasnt even sick? Little did she know she was sick and showing symptoms for quite some time. Calla is going to be 8 on October 17th and she will be two years into this new life. She is thriving and doing what all other little girls do! She loves to dance, swim, play softball, etc My hope is that there is a cure in Callas lifetime so that she does not have to rely on injections, insulin pumps and have a constant worry of blood sugar levels. Together we pray that there will be medical advances to increase the quality of life for all people with type one diabetes! I am holding this 5K/Walk in honor of my strong and beautiful daughter so that she can see she is not alone and that there are many people out in the world supporting her and the millions of people with T1D!
We will have a 5K race with winners in various age groups. There will also be an untimed 1 mile walk. Come early to purchase some raffle tickets! Raffle winners will be announced along with our top finishers of the race.
All proceeds will go to Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF. Breakthrough T1D is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that occurs when a persons pancreas stops producing insulin, the hormone that controls blood-sugar levels. People with T1D need to check their blood sugar levels and self-administer insulin multiple times a day every day for the rest of their lives. Breakthrough T1Ds goal is to progressively remove the impact of T1D from peoples lives until we achieve a world without it.
WHAT: 5k Run or 1 Mile Fun Walk
WHEN: Saturday, October 25, 2025.
WHERE: Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive St. Trailhead
T-SHIRTS: Register by 10/1 to receive a race t-shirt.
DAY OF REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK UP: Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 7:45 to 8:45 AM
AWARDS: The overall male and female will receive awards, as well as the top three males and females in the below age groups.
0-12
13-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
DONATIONS: Donors over $250 received by 10/1 will be recognized on the race shirts.
CHECK OUT THIS LINK FOR ADDITIONAL TYPE ONE DIABETES AWARENESS ITEMS. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PICK UP YOUR ITEMS AT THE RACE!
Calla's 5k Run/Walk for T1D - Black Heart Printings [https://blackheartprintings.com/calla-s-5k-run-walk-for-t1d]
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