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Take part in Mind charity running events

How to run for charity with Mind

Looking at running a marathon for charity? Or is a 5k more your style? Mind has a charity running event for everyone. Join us to challenge yourself, get active, and support better mental health for all.

How to get started:

  • Choose your race – Whether it's the London Marathon, the Great North Run, the Brighton Marathon, or a fun challenge like Tough Mudder, there’s a race for everyone
  • Sign up and fundraise – Get signed up and decide how you’d like to fundraise money for charity 
  • Get your fundraising pack – Once you’ve signed up, you’ll receive your Mind fundraising pack to help get you started
  • Prepare for race day – Dust off your running shoes and make use of our training plans and fundraising advice to get prepared to cross the finish line

With events happening across the UK, it’s easy to take part in a charity run near you. Choose to run however, suits you. Whether you're an experienced runner looking for a full marathon or looking for something shorter, there’s an event for everyone.

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FAQs about charity running events

Signing up is easy! Browse our upcoming events, choose your race, and follow the registration instructions. Once you're in, we’ll send you all the details and fundraising tips to get started.

Once you sign up, you’ll receive a dedicated fundraising pack, training tips, and support from our team. We’ll also provide a Mind running vest so you can represent #TeamMind on race day.

Not at all! Our events cater to all abilities, from beginners tackling their first 5K to seasoned marathon runners. We can also share training resources to help you prepare.

We encourage all runners to do their best with fundraising, and our team is here to help with ideas and support. If you’re struggling to meet your target, get in touch with us, and we’ll work together to find a solution.

If you’re planning to take part in a mind charity run, you must first agree to the terms and conditions. 

Find our full terms and conditions for fundraising for running and challenge events. 

Yes! If you are already a part of an event organised or are completing your own running challenge, you can register for a fundraising pack and fundraise for Mind.

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