Diabetes Awareness 5K (Stockton)
About the race
Every step we take has the power to save a life. The Diabetes Awareness 5K Walk & Run, hosted by the Stockton Healthy Leo-Lions Club, is dedicated to bringing hope, promoting healthy lifestyles, and supporting those living with diabetes.
Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome. Whether you walk, run, volunteer, sponsor, or donate, you become part of the solution.
Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service organization. Its global causes include eight areas of service, one of which is diabetes.
Timing, medals and raffle
This event will be automatically chip-timed, and the first 100 registered participants to cross the finish line will receive a custom medal.
Raffle prizes, provided by Alpha Ro Timing, will be awarded at the conclusion of the race. Your bib is your raffle ticket, and you must be present to win.
Start location and time
Rain or shine, we will see you at Michael Faklis Park on Saturday, November 14th. The 5K starts at 9am sharp.
Why diabetes awareness matters
Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health challenges in our communities. Many people are unaware of its serious complications, including:
- Vision loss and blindness
- Kidney disease
- Nerve damage
- Heart disease and stroke
- Foot ulcers leading to amputations
- Premature death
These outcomes can often be delayed or prevented through education, healthy habits, early detection, and community support. Awareness saves lives.
Our mission
The Stockton Healthy Leo-Lions Club is committed to creating a healthier community by:
- Educating families about diabetes prevention and management
- Encouraging physical activity through walking and running
- Promoting healthy lifestyles for all ages
- Supporting mental health by bringing people together through community events
- Inspiring hope for individuals and families affected by diabetes
Why the Lions serve
Lions around the world work to reduce the impact of diabetes through education, screening, prevention, and community outreach. Your participation helps increase diabetes awareness, encourages healthier lifestyles, inspires families to become more active, strengthens community connections, and supports future diabetes education initiatives.
Becoming a sponsor
Businesses and community partners can help create a healthier future as sponsors. Sponsors receive community recognition while demonstrating their commitment to health, wellness, community engagement, youth development, and corporate social responsibility.
What your entry includes
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
Refunds are not allowed for this race.
The course
Race weekend schedule
Location
City insight: Stockton
Stockton is a city and county seat of San Joaquin County in California's Central Valley, on the San Joaquin River, with 320,804 residents at the 2020 census. It was founded in 1849 during the California Gold Rush. Summers are hot and dry and winters are mild, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.