Why run for Mind?
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. By joining our team, you'll help us fight for better mental health. For support, for respect, for you.
Are you ready? Here's our 3-step guide for starting your run for Mind.
Step 1: choose a run
Sign up to a local 5k, challenge yourself with a marathon overseas, or create your own running challenge – it's entirely up to you.
There are lots of organised runs you can sign up for. Find one near you and join in.
Step 2: register your event
- Once you've decided on the run you're going to do, sign up to receive a fundraising pack using the button at the top of this page. If you're running in an organised event, make sure you've registered with the organisers first.
- Once you've registered for a fundraising pack, make a JustGiving page and ask your family, friends, colleagues and loved ones to donate.
- Check out some of our fundraising tips to boost your donations.
- Meet your fellow #TeamMind runners on our dedicated running Facebook group.
Step 3: get support from Mind
Join Team Mind and you'll get:
- A digital welcome pack full of fundraising tips and advice
- Regular email updates
- The chance to receive a Mind running vest and cheer sticks for your loved ones to support you on the day
- Training advice
- Support from our dedicated team
- Information about how to connect with other Mind runners
Any questions?
For questions about running for Mind, you can:
- Take a look at our FAQs
- Message us
- Call us on 0208 215 2243
“I found it incredibly difficult to find any encouraging stories of recovery, and then I found Mind.”
Fundraise for Mind to help people like Nikki get the support and respect they need. (Nikki's name has been changed for anonymity.)
Where does the money go?
1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem in any given year.
Our helplines answered more than 130,000 queries across 2022 and 2023.
Our mental health information was accessed 23.3 million times in 2022 to 2023.
Our supporter promise
We want you to know that we value your support. Whether that's through being a member, fundraising for us, making a gift in your will, supporting our shops or donating.
We're committed to treating you with respect and openness. So we've made a promise to you.
