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
Join the fight against diabetes at the **8th Annual 5K Walk for Diabetes** on **Saturday, November 7, 2026**, in beautiful **Lawrenceville, Gwinnett**! This exciting event, held at **Tribble Mill Park**, offers a fantastic opportunity for families and friends to come together for a cause that impacts countless lives across Georgia. With approximately **1 million people diagnosed with diabetes** in the state and many more living undiagnosed, your participation is crucial in raising awareness and funds for vital health initiatives.
Not only will you enjoy a fun-filled day with educational resources and free health screenings, but you'll also be making a real difference in your community. The walk highlights the urgent need for diabetes education and prevention, supporting the essential programs provided by local organizations. Lace up your shoes and take part in this meaningful event that empowers Georgians to lead healthier lives. Register today and help us make strides against diabetes!
Not only will you enjoy a fun-filled day with educational resources and free health screenings, but you'll also be making a real difference in your community. The walk highlights the urgent need for diabetes education and prevention, supporting the essential programs provided by local organizations. Lace up your shoes and take part in this meaningful event that empowers Georgians to lead healthier lives. Register today and help us make strides against diabetes!
Organiser's Description
JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST DIABETES AND MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE IN GEORGIA!
The Diabetes You Can Win Foundation, a proud Georgia-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, invites you to our 7th Annual 5K Walk for Diabetes, presented in collaboration with our valued partner, Live Healthy Gwinnett! This family-friendly event, taking place at Tribble Mill Park in Lawrenceville, GA, promises a day filled with educational resources, free health screenings, and plenty of fun for all ages.
Why is this walk so important? The statistics are stark: APPROXIMATELY 1 MILLION PEOPLE IN GEORGIA HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH DIABETES, AND A STAGGERING 230,000 MORE ARE LIVING WITH IT UNDIAGNOSED, significantly increasing their health risks. An additional 2.6 MILLION GEORGIANS HAVE PRE-DIABETES, a condition that can often be prevented from progressing to diabetes with proper lifestyle changes. These numbers highlight a critical need for awareness, education, and access to resources right here in our communities.
Your participation directly supports the vital work of the Diabetes You Can Win Foundation. We provide free health screenings, comprehensive diabetes and nutrition education classes, diabetes prevention programs, gestational diabetes education, and essential diabetic supplies to at-risk and under-resourced communities across Georgia. Every step you take and every dollar raised stays right here in Georgia, empowering our neighbors with the tools and knowledge to lead healthier lives.
Come together with your family and friends to walk for a cause that touches so many lives. Learn more, get screened, and have a fantastic day while making a tangible impact on the health of our state.
Lace up your shoes and register today for the 7th Annual 5K Walk for Diabetes!
The Diabetes You Can Win Foundation, a proud Georgia-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, invites you to our 7th Annual 5K Walk for Diabetes, presented in collaboration with our valued partner, Live Healthy Gwinnett! This family-friendly event, taking place at Tribble Mill Park in Lawrenceville, GA, promises a day filled with educational resources, free health screenings, and plenty of fun for all ages.
Why is this walk so important? The statistics are stark: APPROXIMATELY 1 MILLION PEOPLE IN GEORGIA HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH DIABETES, AND A STAGGERING 230,000 MORE ARE LIVING WITH IT UNDIAGNOSED, significantly increasing their health risks. An additional 2.6 MILLION GEORGIANS HAVE PRE-DIABETES, a condition that can often be prevented from progressing to diabetes with proper lifestyle changes. These numbers highlight a critical need for awareness, education, and access to resources right here in our communities.
Your participation directly supports the vital work of the Diabetes You Can Win Foundation. We provide free health screenings, comprehensive diabetes and nutrition education classes, diabetes prevention programs, gestational diabetes education, and essential diabetic supplies to at-risk and under-resourced communities across Georgia. Every step you take and every dollar raised stays right here in Georgia, empowering our neighbors with the tools and knowledge to lead healthier lives.
Come together with your family and friends to walk for a cause that touches so many lives. Learn more, get screened, and have a fantastic day while making a tangible impact on the health of our state.
Lace up your shoes and register today for the 7th Annual 5K Walk for Diabetes!
Races
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DYCW 8th Annual 5K Walk for Diabetes 2026
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:00AM EST)
Free
OPENS 13 JUL
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2125 Tribble Mill Pkwy SE, Lawrenceville, 30045, GA, United States
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