8TH Annual
DYCW 8th Annual 5K Walk for Diabetes 2026
DYCW 8th Annual 5K Walk for Diabetes 2026 is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Lawrenceville, GA.
- Date
- November 7, 2026 (107 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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-diabetes—a 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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
18%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Winder 4s, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lawrenceville, GA
City Elevation
995 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 17 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at DYCW 8th Annual 5K Walk for Diabetes 2026, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
107
Days to train
- Race
- DYCW 8th Annual 5K Walk for Diabetes 2026
- Date
- November 7, 2026
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About This Sport
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Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Lawrenceville than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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DYCW 8th Annual 5K Walk for Diabetes 2026
Nov 7, 2026