Join Marathon for Mental Health (M4) and Y.CO in London for a community 5km run along the River Thames, starting in Putney.

Whether you’re an experienced runner, new to running, or somewhere in between, come and get moving, connect with others and get behind a charity supporting crew welfare.

THE DETAILS

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

📆 WHEN: 15 October 2026 at 4:00 PM

The exact start time is under review. If updated, this will be communicated to registered participants nearer to the event.

📍 WHERE: Meeting at The Clubhouse, Putney Embankment and running in a loop along the River Thames towards Hammersmith (view the route on Strava here (https://www.strava.com/routes/3530312609894289662)). What3Words of meeting point: trace.hush.sleeps

🏆 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 our mental health charity partner, ISWAN.

OUR CHARITY PARTNER

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).

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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

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 20 ticket holders to arrive will receive a Feel Good 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).

By registering for this event, you agree to abide by Marathon for Mental Health's Terms and Conditions (https://www.marathonformentalhealth.com/termsandconditions). Please note this is a community-led event, and you are responsible for assessing and managing your own physical and mental health and fitness to participate.

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