Let’s Lace Up
Walk Together. Raise Awareness. Make an Impact.
Another Canadian is diagnosed with diabetes every three minutes. Lace Up to End Diabetes is a community-driven 5 km walk that brings people together to raise funds and awareness for the four million Canadians living with diabetes.
Hosted by volunteer Community Champions across the country, each walk promotes physical activity, connection, and visible support for those affected by diabetes.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Become a Community Champion
Host a 5 km walk. Rally your community. Aim to raise $10,000.
As a Community Champion, you’ll lead a local Lace Up event and help bring people together in support of Canadians living with diabetes. With the right team and support, raising $10,000 is an achievable goal that makes a meaningful impact.
We provide planning tools, resources, and step-by-step guidance — from choosing a location to engaging sponsors and participants.
Walks take place October 15 – November 16, 2026.
To host this year, confirm your commitment by March 31, 2026.
Ready to lead in your community?
Explore the Champion Guide, apply to host a Lace Up in your community or reach out to Nicole.Holder-Dulson@diabetes — we’re here to help.
Join a Community Walk
Community walk locations for 2026 will be announced soon. Registration opens April 2026, check back to find a walk near you.
In the meantime, start planning the impact you want to create. Think about who you’ll invite, the team you’ll build, and the fundraising goal you’ll rally around this fall.
Every step helps raise awareness and funds for Canadians living with diabetes.
About Lace Up
Launched in 2022, Lace Up to End Diabetes began as a national movement to connect communities through physical activity and purpose.
Since then, thousands of participants across Canada have laced up, shown their glow, and raised over $2 million to support Diabetes Canada’s programs, advocacy, and research.
Each walk is led by local Community Champions who bring people together to raise awareness, strengthen community connections, and improve the quality of life for the four million Canadians living with diabetes.
In 2026, our goal is $200,000 and every dollar raised helps make a lasting impact for Canadians living with diabetes.
