World Diabetes Day Virtual 5k
- Date Sat 14th November 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $41.70
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the World Diabetes Day Virtual 5K on Saturday, November 14, 2026, taking place in Hometown, Cook! This exciting event, themed "Diagnosed Not Defeated," invites everyone—from those living with diabetes to their family, friends, and supporters—to participate in a fun and empowering way. Whether you choose to walk, jog, run, or even use a treadmill, you can complete your 5K at your own pace and on your own terms.
This virtual race encourages you to pick your favorite location—be it your neighborhood, a local park, or even your gym—and enjoy the experience while making a difference in the diabetes community. Register by November 1 to receive your race bib and commemorative medal, and don’t forget to capture your journey by snapping photos along the way! Join in the movement and share your photos with hashtags #DIAGNOSEDNOTDEFEATED5K and #DIAGNOSEDNOTDEFEATED, or send them via email. Let’s come together to celebrate World Diabetes Day and show our support for Black Diabetic Info!
This virtual race encourages you to pick your favorite location—be it your neighborhood, a local park, or even your gym—and enjoy the experience while making a difference in the diabetes community. Register by November 1 to receive your race bib and commemorative medal, and don’t forget to capture your journey by snapping photos along the way! Join in the movement and share your photos with hashtags #DIAGNOSEDNOTDEFEATED5K and #DIAGNOSEDNOTDEFEATED, or send them via email. Let’s come together to celebrate World Diabetes Day and show our support for Black Diabetic Info!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the Diagnosed Not Defeated Virtual 5K in celebration of World Diabetes Day!
Walk it. Jog it. Run it. Treadmill it. However you move, youre invited to complete your 5K your way.
THIS VIRTUAL RACE IS OPEN TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH DIABETES, FAMILY AND FRIENDS, SUPPORTERS, AND ANYONE WHO WANTS TO STAND WITH THE DIABETES COMMUNITY WHILE SUPPORTING THE WORK OF BLACK DIABETIC INFO.
Your registration includes a race bib and commemorative medal.
HOW IT WORKS:
* Register by November 1 to help ensure your race bib arrives in time.
* Complete your 5K on November 14 World Diabetes Day or a date close to it that works for you.
* Walk, jog, run, or mix it up.
* Complete your 5K anywhere: your neighborhood, a park, track, gym, or treadmill.
* Wear your race bib and snap a photo along the way.
* No proof or official time submission is required. Your pace is your pace!
* SHARE YOUR PHOTOS USING #DIAGNOSEDNOTDEFEATED5K OR #DIAGNOSEDNOTDEFEATED, OR EMAIL THEM TO DIAGNOSEDNOTDEFEATED@GMAIL.COM.
* Choose a safe route and move at a pace that feels right for you.
Walk it. Jog it. Run it. Treadmill it. However you move, youre invited to complete your 5K your way.
THIS VIRTUAL RACE IS OPEN TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH DIABETES, FAMILY AND FRIENDS, SUPPORTERS, AND ANYONE WHO WANTS TO STAND WITH THE DIABETES COMMUNITY WHILE SUPPORTING THE WORK OF BLACK DIABETIC INFO.
Your registration includes a race bib and commemorative medal.
HOW IT WORKS:
* Register by November 1 to help ensure your race bib arrives in time.
* Complete your 5K on November 14 World Diabetes Day or a date close to it that works for you.
* Walk, jog, run, or mix it up.
* Complete your 5K anywhere: your neighborhood, a park, track, gym, or treadmill.
* Wear your race bib and snap a photo along the way.
* No proof or official time submission is required. Your pace is your pace!
* SHARE YOUR PHOTOS USING #DIAGNOSEDNOTDEFEATED5K OR #DIAGNOSEDNOTDEFEATED, OR EMAIL THEM TO DIAGNOSEDNOTDEFEATED@GMAIL.COM.
* Choose a safe route and move at a pace that feels right for you.
Races
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World Diabetes Day Virtual 5k
Incl. $1.70 Fee
$41.70
How Does A Virtual 5k Work? * Register for the Diagnosed Not Defeated Virtual 5K. * Order by November 1 to help ensure your race bib arrives in time for World Diabetes Day. * Your registration includes a race bib and race medal. * Complete your 5K on World Diabetes Day, November 14, or on a day as close to November 14 as your schedule allows. * You may walk, jog, run, or use a combination of all three. * Complete your 5K wherever it works best for you in your neighborhood, at a park, on a track, at a gym, or even on a treadmill. * Wear your race bib while completing your 5K. * You may record your finishing time for your own records, but you do not need to submit proof of your time or distance. * Take a photo of yourself before, during, or after your 5K so we can celebrate with you. * Share your photos online using #DiagnosedNotDefeated5K or #DiagnosedNotDefeated. * You may also email your photos to diagnosednotdefeated@gmail.com. * Choose a safe route and participate at a pace that is comfortable and appropriate for you. * Most importantly, have fun, celebrate World Diabetes Day, and remember that we are Stronger Together.
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