Euro Atlantic Diplomacy Society was the official partner to the NATO Running Partnership Festival 2016. The event gathers every year thousands of runners from all corners of the world who support the cause of raising awareness on the importance of Peace and Security. In 2016, the event was organized for the 11th time with the support of NATO Public Diplomacy Division. This movement aimed to show symbolically the unity of NATO countries through a joint activity. A common run symbolized a common goal among both NATO members and partners.

In 2016 the event hosted a special edition, as NATO’s Office for Women, Peace and Security brought their contribution to the run, supporting the cause of gender equality. Moreover, it was also a special moment to emphasize the importance of female participation in decision-making processes, in prevention and resolution of conflicts, peace-building and peacekeeping. 

The event is publicly known as “NATO Run” and the main organizer of the event is the Budapest Athletic Association, which makes it an accredited sport event. The event has also historical implications and the route includes the beautiful historical side of Budapest. The participants had the opportunity to support their cause through special t-shirts and to win different prizes in the competitions organized during the registration period.

Euro Atlantic Diplomacy Society brought its contribution to the event by raising awareness among youngsters on Peace and Security issues.