JEEVAN 2026
World Diabetes Day Marathon
Run for a healthier tomorrow.
About us
Early Action.Active Lives.Run for Jeevan.
India carries one of the world’s heaviest burdens of diabetes, and is widely regarded as its capital. Yet type 2 diabetes is largely preventable and manageable. Lifestyle modification, with regular physical activity at its core, is an established and effective modality of treatment.
Aligned with the World Diabetes Day 2026-27 theme, Early Action on Diabetes, JEEVAN 2026 seeks to inspire communities to move more, screen early and act before complications set in.
As doctors, we believe it is our professional responsibility to carry the message of prevention beyond the hospital and into society.
Move today. Screen early. Live fully. That is JEEVAN.
World Diabetes Day · 14 November
Diabetes awareness
World Diabetes Day is observed every year on 14 November. JEEVAN 2026 runs for the same cause: to help people understand diabetes, check their blood sugar early and stay active.
Source: IDF Diabetes Atlas, 11th edition (2025): estimates for adults aged 20–79 in 2024, with projections to 2050. The counters are estimates that rise steadily between the 2024 figure and the 2050 projection. They are not a real-time registry.
Pick your distance
Three runs, one cause. Press Let’s Race to reveal the three categories, with timings and registration.
Know your route
All three runs start and finish at Deshbandhu Park, Shyambazar. Pick your category, follow the purple line and take each numbered turn in order.
Follow the purple line. Yellow blips are the turns, in order. Tap a step to jump there.
Run with a purpose
More awareness. Better choices. A healthier future. Every runner finishes with:
Finisher medal
Yours at the finish line
Dry-fit T-shirt
Official JEEVAN 2K26 design
Refreshments
Fuel up after the run
Goodies
Race-day extras
Prizes
For standout runners
Health camp
Free diabetes screening
Hydration stations
Water along the way
E-certificate
Digital, after the race
Earn the medal
Every finisher takes home the official JEEVAN 2026 medal, with a runner, the Howrah Bridge and the words "Run for diabetes awareness" on its face. Move your cursor over it to turn it.
On a phone, drag a finger across the medal.
Wear the movement
The official JEEVAN 2K26 dry-fit T-shirt, with the Howrah Bridge across the front and the event design on the back. It turns on its own, front to back. Drag it to spin it yourself.
On a phone, drag a finger left or right across the shirt.
Race morning
Reach early, warm up and be at the start line before your flag-off. Route details are subject to official approvals.
| Category | Reporting | Flag-off |
|---|---|---|
| 10 km | 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 5 km | 5:00 AM | 6:15 AM |
| 3 km | 5:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
Partner with the movement
Put your brand in front of runners, families and health seekers across North Kolkata, with a visible, useful and memorable presence on race day.
- Title
- Co-title
- Gate
- T-shirt
- Diagnostic partner
- Diabetes screening partner
- Zumba session
- Merchandise
- Drinks