--- # October 3: Step Out Walk Brings Southern California Together to End Diabetes Friday, Oct 02 The American Diabetes Association invites Southern Californians to take a step toward ending diabetes at **Step Out Walk: Southern California**, taking place Saturday, October 3, 2026, at El Dorado Park in Long Beach. The community fundraising event welcomes people of all ages and abilities, bringing together individuals and families affected by diabetes, volunteers, advocates, and supporters. It’s an opportunity to walk together, raise awareness, and strengthen support for those living with the disease. Funds raised help support diabetes research, education, management, and prevention, advancing the association’s mission to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of everyone affected by it. Attendance is free. Participants can register individually, start a team, or join an existing team. Those who wish to contribute further can fundraise and encourage friends, family members, and coworkers to support their efforts. **Date:** Saturday, October 3, 2026 **Check-in:** 7:30–9 a.m. **Walk begins:** 9 a.m. **Location:** El Dorado Park, Area III, Golden Grove, Long Beach, CA 90815 **Admission:** Free; registration encouraged. **Register, join a team, or learn more:** [stepout.diabetes.org/sowsocal](https://stepout.diabetes.org/sowsocal) ## Event Information - October 03 2026 08:01 am - October 03 2026 08:01 am El Dorado Park in Long Beach - Website: [Visit Website](https://stepout.diabetes.org/sowsocal) El Dorado Park, Area III, Golden Grove, Long Beach, CA, 90815 [ ![save up to 4000 on used evs](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/LADWP/dwp%20ev%20ad2.png) ](https://www.citywatchla.com/component/banners/click/107 "LA DWP | Save $4K, Green | Priority Ad") [ ![Donna Tryfman](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/ADS%20FOR%202026/Donna-Tryfman-Ad-Final-Complete-Border-White-Margin.png) ](https://www.citywatchla.com/component/banners/click/98 "Donna Tryfman - HS1-1") [ ![LA DWP #2 (Power Savers)](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/LADWP/2026%20LADWP%20PowerSavers%20300x250.png) ](https://www.citywatchla.com/component/banners/click/82 "LA DWP #2 (Power Savers)") [ ![David DeJute Campaign](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/ADS%20FOR%202026/DejuteAd.png) ](https://www.citywatchla.com/component/banners/click/111 "David DeJute Campaign") [ ![Pay Water Bill Help](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/LADWP/dwp%20-%20cares-ad.jpg) ](https://www.citywatchla.com/component/banners/click/97 "Home - LA DWP #2 (Pay Water Bill Help)") [ ![Anna Reitano Vertical R. 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