Run for us in 2020 and show your support for Mental Health

Update: Please note that several races in 2020 have already been postponed or rescheduled due to the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation.

Our charity provides services and support to more than 1,300 people affected by mental ill health each week across Scotland, and we depend on vital funds generously raised by members, supporters and the public. Your donations and fundraising efforts continue to make a real difference to our work and the people that we support.

We have also launched registration for our 100 Streets Challenge in 2020, which is free to enter.

2020 running calendar: subject to change due to Coronavirus (COVID-9)

19 July: Dundee half marathon (Half DRAM)

13 September: Great North Run

20 September: Cumbernauld 10K

20 September: Scottish Half Marathon

4 October: Great Scottish Run

4 October: Loch Ness Marathon

11 October: Stirling Scottish Marathon

25 October: Women's 10k, Edinburgh

25 October: Men's 10K, Edinburgh

If you enter any of these races and would like to raise funds for Support in Mind Scotland please contact our Fundraising team on 0131 662 4359 or email: [email protected]

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