Run for Mental Health UK

By choosing to run for Mental Health UK, you’re helping ensure that no one faces mental health challenges alone. This page will guide you through everything you need to get started and make the biggest impact with your fundraising.


Join Team Mental Health UK and Run for Change

1 in 4 people experience a mental health problem each year. With every mile you run and every pound you raise, you’re helping us provide life-changing support, increase awareness, and bring communities together.

Your fundraising powers:

  • Vital services for people living with mental health conditions
  • Peer support groups and community programmes
  • Resources for young people, families and workplaces
  • Campaigns that challenge stigma and spark real change
Your commitment fuels hope, connection and brighter futures.

Sign up

Sign up to run for Mental Health UK

Set up your page

Set up your fundraising page and tell us why you are running for mental health.

Fundraise

Raise money by sharing your fundraising page – and use our handy tracker to stay on track with your miles.

Earn your medal

Once you have reached your target, we will send you a medal in the post!

What you'll receive as part of the team

When you join #TeamMentalHealthUK as a runner, you're never alone. You'll get:

Fundraising support

Our team is here to help you every step of the way with personalised advice and ideas to smash your target.

Training guidance

Whether it’s your first 5K or your fifteenth marathon, we’ll share tips, plans and encouragement to keep you motivated.

Mental Health UK top

Wear your Mental Health UK running top with pride on race day and help spread awareness.

Dedicated contact

Have questions? Need support? Our Events & Community Fundraising Manager is here to help.

Leaderboards

Individuals

Teams

Fundraise with us. Join #TeamMentalHealthUK