A Run for Diabetes 5K
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A run/ walk for diabetes 5K
This event is a community 5 K run and walk taking place on 10/17/2026 in Shreveport, Louisiana. The location is 1002 Bert kouns inds loop, Shreveport, LA 71118, United States. The activity is listed as a single 5 K running race and walk.
The organizer created the event after personal experience with a close family member who lived with diabetes and died in August 2024 from diabetic complications. The organizer describes difficulty affording diabetes medication even with insurance, noting that many people face out-of-pocket balances while also paying other household expenses. The event is intended to provide a public way to address the financial and health challenges associated with diabetes and to offer encouragement and visibility for those affected.
Practical details provided by the organizer include registration opening on March 6, 2026 and closing on September 30, 2026. The stated registration fee is $25.00. No beneficiary or formal charity designation is specified in the event information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
