Riley STRIDES for Diabetes Awareness 5K Walk/Run

The Riley Lions Club is planning our Second Annual;  Riley STRIDES for Diabetes Awareness 5k Walk/Run to benefit Lions Club International Foundation Diabetes Projects The Walk/Run will be held on Saturday April 25th, 2026, at 10AM. Registration/ Race check in will be on Friday, April 24th, from 5 PM to 7 PM and on the morning of the race (April 25th, 2026) starting at 8:30 AM. This event is to help promote awareness of Diabetes in our community and all proceeds will benefit the Lions Club International Foundation. The Run/Walk will be $25 per person (prices may vary with online registration). Each participant who registers by Friday, April 17th, 2026, will receive a  T-shirt with the STRIDES logo and the event information on it.

Lions clubs around the world organize STRIDES community events to help promote awareness about diabetes and emphasize the importance of regular, healthy exercise in the prevention and management of this disease.

The Run/Walk will start in front of the Vision Baptist Church in Riley on S. Canal St. and will start going down 1st St. in Riley till it will lead down the new Riley trail. the turning point for the 5K will be at Lama Road. The Race will end with snacks from sponsors and information from our sponsors on Diabetes awareness. Participants will also have the opportunity to be screened for diabetes before the event!