Every Step Connects Us

As we look ahead to the 5K@EASD Challenge kicking off in September 2026, we are excited to bring together a global community united by movement, connection, and a shared commitment to health and wellness. 

Every step in the 5K@EASD Challenge helps raise diabetes awareness and inspires healthier futures for people around the world. Together we are running and walking for the more than 589 million adults living with diabetes. 

Run or Walk from Anywhere

For over two decades, the 5K@EASD Challenge has united EASD attendees and participants around the world to emphasize the need for increased physical activity to help prevent diabetes and diabetes complications.

This free disease awareness activity provides participants with the opportunity to raise public awareness about the importance of a healthy lifestyle in preventing and controlling diabetes.

Join the Group Run in Milan 🇮🇹

Attending EASD 2026 in Milan? Come run or walk with us on Thursday, 1 October at 07:00 AM. 

We are excited to offer a morning Group Run in Milan that will bring together both EASD attendees and citizens of Milan for a Group Run right from the Main Entrance of the Allianz MiCo.

This is the perfect way to start your day in Milan and network with fellow EASD attendees outside the congress centre. All paces are welcome to join! 

Group Run Information

📆 When:
Thursday, 1 October at 07:00 CEST

📍 Meeting Point:
Main Entrance at Allianz MiCo South Wing
Piazzale Carlo Magno, 1, 20149
Milano MI, Italy

🧭 Course Info:
2.5km loop in Parco Tre Torri (next to Allianz MiCo)

👟 Please arrive dressed to run or walk.
🎒 There will be a bag check and changing rooms available.
🎽 Running bibs will be distributed at the start area.