Mental Health Run

Mental Health Run is a charity race aiming to raise awareness of how important physical activity is for mental health. The race is organized by the association Mental Health Run and all proceeds go directly to psychiatric research. In Stockholm, the start and finish are at the Maritime Museum, and the course is an easy 5 km loop around Djurgårdsbrunnsviken. Everyone should be able to participate regardless of background or fitness level - the event also offers a virtual option.

There is a virtual version of the race (scheduled for October 10 - 18, 2026) and the event offers medals as an optional add-on during registration as well as the possibility to donate. Optional medals and donations are shipped within a month after the virtual race has ended. Information about bib numbers and pickup is published on the news pages (in previous years, bibs could be collected at Filmstaden Sergel). Medals as an optional add-on and the opportunity to donate to psychiatric research; medals are sent out within a month after the virtual race. The virtual race takes place via the Jogg app during the period October 10 - 18 with a special code, and results are displayed at the finish area. Timing is done with Racetimer; baggage drop, accessible toilets, and refreshments are available; Nordic walking and dogs are allowed to start further back.