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1 Thunderbird Lane, Lake Wylie SC

Saturday, April 25th, 2026

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The River Hills/Lake Wylie Lions Club (RHLW Lions Club) is proud to host the annual Diabetes Run for Life on Saturday, April 25th, 2026.

💖 Support Our Cause

  • Proceeds: The net proceeds help support The Lions Club’s efforts on behalf of Type I Childhood Diabetes.
  • Camp Sweet Escape: The funds raised by "Run For Life" allow the Lions Club to sponsor children with Type I Diabetes to go to Camp Sweet Escape.
  • Purpose: The camp is designed to help the children understand how to live and thrive with this frightening disease.
  • Community Impact: River Hills / Lake Wylie Lions Club is one of the largest and most active Lions Clubs in the Carolinas, supporting over 30 charities.

🏞️ Event Details

  • Location: The event will start and end in beautiful Camp Thunderbird adjacent to the River Hills.
  • Activities: It will include a 5K and 10K Runs and a 1-Mile Family Fun Walk, eye examination and diabetes screening stations, and the author of the award-winning diabetes book “Sweetie”.
  • Course Features: Runners will love the challenging course that offers rolling hills, tree-lined roads, lake and golf course views.
  • Family Friendly: Families will be able to walk a course that offers stroller-friendly sidewalks to make their day enjoyable.

🤝 Our Commitment

Our Goal is simple, “We Serve”.

For more information about the race, please visit Run for Life Event Page.

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