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2026 5K@ADA Challenge

Thanks for Joining the 2026 5K@ADA Challenge

18,600 people from 157 countries and nearly 4,000 finishers from 132 countries joined us for the 2026 edition that kicked of on Global Running Day!

5K@ADA Challenge brings together people across the globe and ADA attendees to emphasize the need for increased physical activity to help prevent diabetes and diabetes complications. This disease awareness activity provides participants with the opportunity to raise public awareness about the importance of a healthy lifestyle in preventing and controlling diabetes.




 
 


 















Thanks to everyone who joined us in New Orleans for the 5K@ADA Group Runs during the 2026 ADA Scientific Sessions.




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@NovoNordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases, built upon our heritage in diabetes.

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21 Years of Raising Diabetes Awareness in 8 U.S. Host Cities and 174+ Countries



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Total Finishers since 2005

 


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Total distance (km)

6x around the globe!

1,0

In-Person Finisher Record

2017 San Diego


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Virtual Finisher Record

2025 Virtual

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Finishers who ran

 


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Finishers who walked

 

46,426

Total Finishers since 2005

 


232,130

Total distance (km)

6x around the globe!

1,399

In-Person Finisher Record

2017 San Diego


7,048

Virtual Finisher Record

2025 Virtual

76%

Finishers who ran

 


24%

Finishers who walked

 





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