A run for diabetes 5K walk/run

The A run for diabetes 5K walk/run is set for October 17, 2026, in Shreveport. The single 5K (3.1 miles) event starts at 9:00 a.m. and can be completed running or walking. It raises awareness of diabetes and supports people affected by the disease, with a strong community focus.

The 5K remains the best entry point for a first race: you can get ready in a few weeks with two or three runs a week, and the walking option takes away the pressure of chasing a finish time. For more experienced runners, it is instead a chance for a hard, high-intensity effort, provided you warm up properly before a morning start. The format works just as well for a family outing as for an end-of-season pace test.