JDF Run Challenge 2026
A stronger
tomorrow,
together.
A 14-day virtual walk, jog or run to raise awareness about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and build a more inclusive, supportive community.
14 days
Stay active, every day
30 km minimum
Cumulative distance target
Open to everyone
People with T1D, families, friends, healthcare professionals and supporters
T1D thrives
with community.
About the challenge
More than a run.
The JDF Run Challenge is an annual initiative by the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (JDF), Maharashtra Chapter, to raise awareness about Type 1 Diabetes and bring people together — across India and around the world.
It's a community effort to support those living with T1D, celebrate inclusion, and create a more informed and empathetic society. Every kilometre is a small step towards a brighter, more understanding future.
Discover the challengeOfficial event details
Dates, rules & how it works.
Everything you need to take part in the JDF Run Challenge 2026 edition. Published by the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Maharashtra Chapter.
Challenge period
1 Nov 2026 – 14 Nov 2026
Asia/Kolkata · 14 consecutive days
Registration window
Open now
Closes 10 Nov 2026, 11:59 pm
Submission deadline
15 Nov 2026, 11:59 pm
Final day to submit or edit unlocked activities
Certificate requirement
30 km + all 14 days
Both conditions must be met after the event closes
How to submit an activity
- 1Sign in and open your dashboard.
- 2Choose the activity date (within the challenge period), activity type and distance in kilometres.
- 3Add your evidence — an activity link or screenshot — then submit.
- 4Your submission counts immediately. Edit any unlocked record until the deadline.
- 5Multiple activities on one day add distance, but count as a single activity day.
Certificate eligibility
1. Activity on all 14 distinct challenge dates
2. At least 30.00 km cumulative counted distance
You need both together: activity on all 14 days and at least 30.00 km. Certificates are issued after the event closes and can be downloaded from your account and by email.
Mumbai, India · open to participants worldwide
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Small steps. Lasting impact.
Your challenge, your pace.
Make movement part of your day. Wherever you are, every step helps bring more visibility to life with Type 1 Diabetes.
Sign up & show up
Create your account and join a community moving for a meaningful cause.
Move every day
Walk, jog or run wherever you feel comfortable. Log your distance across all 14 days.
Celebrate your effort
Reach 30 km and record activity on all 14 days to earn your finisher certificate.
Ready when you are
Every step counts. Make yours matter.
A few helpful details
Questions, answered.
Everyone is welcome: people living with Type 1 Diabetes, their family and friends, healthcare professionals, and anyone who wants to show support.
Not at all. You can walk, jog, or run at your own pace, wherever you are. The challenge is about showing up and building awareness together.
Log an activity on each of the 14 challenge days and cover at least 30 km in total. Your dashboard will show your progress as you go.
Once signed in, add your activity date, type and distance along with a supporting link or screenshot. Valid submissions are counted immediately — there is nothing to wait for.
Yes. You can edit any of your unlocked activity records until the submission deadline. If the JDF team corrects a record, it becomes locked and the corrected value is shown.
Participants who meet both completion requirements can download their certificate from their account after the event closes. A copy will also be sent to their registered email address.
The community progress page is private: only verified participants registered for this event and authorised JDF administrators can access it. Activity details, evidence links and photos are shared with those participants, while your email address is never shown.