Join Marathon for Mental Health (M4) and Seas The Mind in London for a community 5km run along the River Thames, starting at Tower Bridge.

Whether you’re an experienced runner, new to running, or somewhere in between, come and get moving, connect with others and support mental health charities.

THE DETAILS

🏃🏼 WHAT: A 5km community run at your own pace

📆 WHEN: 8 October 2026 at 5:30 PM

📍 WHERE: Meeting at WatchHouse Tower Bridge and running in a loop along the River Thames (view the route on Strava here (https://www.strava.com/routes/3411718702064966852)).

🏆 WHY: To get moving, have fun, connect with the community and rack up miles towards your M4 2026 challenge if you’re signed up!

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ABOUT MARATHON FOR MENTAL HEALTH

We’re getting moving to celebrate the second year of Marathon for Mental Health (M4) (https://www.marathonformentalhealth.com) — a community initiative bringing the yachting industry and wider community together to move, connect and raise awareness for mental health.

Throughout October, participants can run, walk or hike a flexible marathon — completing 42.2km over the course of the month — while raising funds for our selected mental health charity partners.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker or simply looking for a fun way to meet others, M4 is open to everyone!

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TICKETS & DONATIONS

Tickets are FREE.

When registering, you’ll have the option to make a voluntary donation to one of our mental health charity partners. If you choose to donate, please select which charity you would like your donation to support when completing your ticket order.

OUR CHARITY PARTNERS

ISWAN – International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network

Provides free, confidential and multilingual emotional, wellbeing and practical support to yacht crew and their families through services including the 24/7 YachtCrewHelp helpline. Learn more here (https://www.iswan.org.uk).

Kelly’s Cause

Works to create a mentally healthier hospitality industry by providing hospitality-specific Mental Health First Aid training, mental health services, resources and support. Learn more here (https://www.kellyscause.com).

Yachtie Minds Matter

Works to improve mental health within the yachting community by reducing stigma, providing education and resources, and helping connect yacht crew with accessible mental health support, including therapy and mental health education opportunities. Learn more here (https://yachtiemindsmatter.org).

Switchboard

The UK’s LGBTQIA+ support line, providing a free, confidential listening service via phone, email and online chat. Its volunteers offer a non-judgemental space to talk about anything from relationships and identity to mental health and how you’re feeling. Learn more here (https://switchboard.lgbt).

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WHAT TO EXPECT

A relaxed, inclusive 5km run

Your own pace — there’s no pressure to race

A chance to meet and connect with others in the yachting/wider community

An opportunity to contribute towards your M4 2026 mileage

Stick around after the run for drinks + nibbles afterwards!

Note: You don’t need to be signed up to Marathon for Mental Health 2026 in order to join this community 5km, but if you would like to sign up you can do so here (https://www.marathonformentalhealth.com/book-your-place)!

Please come prepared for the weather and wear suitable footwear for the route.

Book now to secure your place — spaces are limited.

The first 22 ticket holders to arrive will receive an M4 cap on arrival.

Want to understand more about Marathon for Mental Health and how the flexible marathon works? Find out more here (https://www.marathonformentalhealth.com).

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