Run for Rethink Mental Illness

Local runs near you

We’re super happy to partner with RunForCharity so you can access over 350 local running events. Choose your region below and scroll through the relevant webpage to find an event near you. From 5km, half marathon or marathon runs to obstacle races – we’ll have the event for you!

Taking part will help you look after your health, set you a challenge and help raise vital funds to support people severely affected by mental illness who need our help.

Now you are signed up you can start your fundraising by setting up or sharing your Just Giving page.

Once you are signed up we will

Support your fundraising with tips and advice
Send your free running vest
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Pick the region you would like to run in

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Runs in the South

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Runs in Scotland

Runs in East of England

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Runs in Ireland

Need more information?

Our team of experts are on hand to help you get the most from our Miles for Mental Health event. If you need advice or help in taking part then please drop us an email via events@rethink.org or call 020 7840 3121

Find us on Strava

Did you know that Rethink Mental Illness are on Strava? Connect with other supporters, swap tips and give kudos to each others activities!

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More about our work

Our vision and impact

Our vision is for equality, rights, fair treatment and maximum quality of life for all those affected by mental illness, their family and friends. As one of the largest providers of services for people living with mental illness, we are well placed to make a direct impact on the care people receive.

Find out more Our vision and impact

Our Advice Service

The Rethink Mental Illness advice and information service offers practical help on a wide range of topics such as The Mental Health Act, community care, welfare benefits, and carers rights. We also offer general information on living with mental illness, medication and care.

Find out more Our Advice Service

Our Services & Groups

We know that if people don’t receive the right support, mental illness can destroy their lives. We recognise gaps in service provision and respond to these by developing and delivering services & groups that provide high-quality care and support to people severely affected by mental illness.

Find out more Our Services & Groups

Our mental health training

Mental health training is one of our key ways of changing the experience of people affected by poor mental health in this country. We aim to enable people to feel more comfortable and confident to talk about mental health and know more about how to respond when problems arise.

Find out more Our mental health training