DYCW 8th Annual 5K Walk for Diabetes 2026
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Lawrenceville, Georgia
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to step up for a healthier Georgia at the 8th Annual 5K Walk for Diabetes on Saturday, November 7th, 2026! This uplifting event will take place at the beautiful Tribble Mill Park in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett, and is open to walkers, runners, families, and friends of all ages. Join the community for a scenic 5K walk that not only promotes physical fitness but also raises awareness about diabetes, a pressing health issue affecting nearly 1 million Georgians.
The day promises to be filled with engaging activities, free health screenings, and vital educational resources designed to empower participants with the knowledge and tools needed to combat diabetes. Every step you take and every dollar raised during this event stays local, directly funding essential programs that provide free health screenings, nutrition and diabetes classes, and support for those at risk. Lace up your sneakers and make a meaningful impact in the fight against diabetes while enjoying a fantastic day outdoors with your community!
The day promises to be filled with engaging activities, free health screenings, and vital educational resources designed to empower participants with the knowledge and tools needed to combat diabetes. Every step you take and every dollar raised during this event stays local, directly funding essential programs that provide free health screenings, nutrition and diabetes classes, and support for those at risk. Lace up your sneakers and make a meaningful impact in the fight against diabetes while enjoying a fantastic day outdoors with your community!
Organiser's Description
STEP UP FOR A HEALTHIER GEORGIA: THE 8TH ANNUAL 5K WALK FOR DIABETES!
Join the Diabetes You Can Win Foundation, a proud Georgia-based 501(c)(3) non-profit, for a powerful day of community, education, and action. Presented in partnership with Live Healthy Gwinnett, this family-friendly event invites walkers of all ages to lace up their sneakers and make a tangible difference in the fight against diabetes right here at home.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
LOCATION: Tribble Mill Park | Lawrenceville, GA
WHO: Walkers, runners, families, and friends of all ages
WHAT TO EXPECT: A scenic 5K walk, free health screenings, vital educational resources, and engaging activities for the whole family!
WHY WE WALK: The Urgent Need in Georgia
Diabetes is an epidemic that touches nearly every corner of our state. Your steps help us confront these staggering local statistics: 1 million Georgians are currently diagnosed with diabetes.
230,000 individuals are living with diabetes undiagnosed, facing severe, unmonitored health risks.
2.6 million Georgians have pre-diabetesa condition that can be halted or reversed with the right tools, lifestyle changes, and education.
YOUR IMPACT STAYS LOCAL
When you participate, every step you take and every dollar raised stays right here in Georgia. Your support directly funds the Diabetes You Can Win Foundation's vital, life-changing programs for at-risk and under-resourced communities, including:
FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS FOR EARLY DETECTION AND PREVENTION.
COMPREHENSIVE NUTRITION & DIABETES CLASSES TO EMPOWER HEALTHIER LIVING.
DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO STOP PRE-DIABETES IN ITS TRACKS.
GESTATIONAL DIABETES EDUCATION TO SUPPORT HEALTHY MOTHERS AND BABIES.
ESSENTIAL DIABETIC SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTED TO NEIGHBORS IN NEED.
LACE UP AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Come together with your community to walk for a cause that impacts millions. Get screened, learn valuable health tools, and enjoy a fantastic day outdoors while empowering our neighbors to live healthier, fuller lives.
Join the Diabetes You Can Win Foundation, a proud Georgia-based 501(c)(3) non-profit, for a powerful day of community, education, and action. Presented in partnership with Live Healthy Gwinnett, this family-friendly event invites walkers of all ages to lace up their sneakers and make a tangible difference in the fight against diabetes right here at home.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
LOCATION: Tribble Mill Park | Lawrenceville, GA
WHO: Walkers, runners, families, and friends of all ages
WHAT TO EXPECT: A scenic 5K walk, free health screenings, vital educational resources, and engaging activities for the whole family!
WHY WE WALK: The Urgent Need in Georgia
Diabetes is an epidemic that touches nearly every corner of our state. Your steps help us confront these staggering local statistics: 1 million Georgians are currently diagnosed with diabetes.
230,000 individuals are living with diabetes undiagnosed, facing severe, unmonitored health risks.
2.6 million Georgians have pre-diabetesa condition that can be halted or reversed with the right tools, lifestyle changes, and education.
YOUR IMPACT STAYS LOCAL
When you participate, every step you take and every dollar raised stays right here in Georgia. Your support directly funds the Diabetes You Can Win Foundation's vital, life-changing programs for at-risk and under-resourced communities, including:
FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS FOR EARLY DETECTION AND PREVENTION.
COMPREHENSIVE NUTRITION & DIABETES CLASSES TO EMPOWER HEALTHIER LIVING.
DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO STOP PRE-DIABETES IN ITS TRACKS.
GESTATIONAL DIABETES EDUCATION TO SUPPORT HEALTHY MOTHERS AND BABIES.
ESSENTIAL DIABETIC SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTED TO NEIGHBORS IN NEED.
LACE UP AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Come together with your community to walk for a cause that impacts millions. Get screened, learn valuable health tools, and enjoy a fantastic day outdoors while empowering our neighbors to live healthier, fuller lives.
Races
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DYCW 8th Annual 5K Walk for Diabetes 2026
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:00AM EST)
Free
Free coffee truck on-site and healthy snacks. We sell an event shirt for a $30 donation, but you're welcome to wear your own team shirts.
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2125 Tribble Mill Pkwy SE, Lawrenceville, 30045, GA, United States
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