Diabetes Awareness 5K (Stockton)

Event Overview

Run for Hope. Walk for Awareness. Change Lives.

• Location: 5250 Cosumnes Dr., Stockton, CA
• Date: 2026-11-14
• Time: 5K starts at 9am sharp
• Website: Diabetes Awareness 5K

Participation Details

• Chip-timed: This event will be automatically chip-timed.
• Medals: The first 100 registered participants to cross the finish line will receive a custom medal!
• Welcoming: Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome.
• Raffle Prizes: Raffle prizes (provided by Alpha Ro Timing) at the conclusion of the race: your bib is your raffle ticket. Must be present to win.

Mission Statement

Every step we take has the power to save a life. Today, we invite our community to unite for a cause that affects millions of families every day—diabetes awareness, prevention, and education. The Diabetes Awareness 5K Walk & Run, hosted by the Stockton Healthy Leo-Lions Club, is more than a race. It is a movement dedicated to bringing hope, promoting healthy lifestyles, and supporting those living with diabetes.

Why Diabetes Awareness Matters

Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health challenges in our communities. Many people are unaware of the serious complications that diabetes can cause, including:

• Vision loss: Blindness and visual impairment.
• Kidney disease: Serious complications that affect health.
• Nerve damage: Impacting everyday life.
• Heart disease: Stroke and cardiovascular risks.

Our Mission

• Education: Educating families about diabetes prevention and management.
• Physical Activity: Encouraging physical activity through walking and running.
• Healthy Lifestyles: Promoting healthy lifestyles for all ages.
• Mental Health: Supporting mental health by bringing people together through community events.

Why the Lions Serve

The Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service organization. Its global causes include eight areas of service, one of which is Diabetes. Lions around the world are committed to reducing the impact of diabetes through education, screening, prevention, and community outreach. The Stockton Healthy Leo-Lions Club proudly supports this mission by organizing events that inspire healthier communities.

Benefits of Participation

Whether you walk, run, volunteer, sponsor, or donate... You become part of the solution. Your participation helps increase diabetes awareness:

• Community Engagement: Strengthen community connections.
• Healthy Lifestyles: Encourage families to become more active.
• Future Support: Support future diabetes education initiatives.
• Be a Sponsor: Help create a healthier future and receive community recognition.

Join Us!

And together, let's build a healthier Stockton, one step at a time. Get your walking or running shoes ready. Rain or shine, we will see you at Michael Faklis Park on Saturday, November 14th.