Being active is great for your mental health. Set yourself a challenge, set up an online fundraising page and sweat it for mental health!
What kind of walking or running event would you like to be a part of? Whether its a fancy dress fun-run/walk or a fully fledged marathon there's a whole range of events across Aotearoa you can join to get your heart pumping and fundraise for mental health. Scroll through to see what's coming up in your part of the country and click on the event to find out how to get involved. For the travellers among you, we've picked some famous international marathons at the bottom of the page to tickle your fancy.
North Island
Neon Night Walk 2019
5 Oct 2019
Porirua
Auckland Marathon 2019
20 Oct 2019
Waikato Summer Sizzler 2020
11 Jan 2020
Mangakino
Wellington Round the Bays 2020
16 Feb 2020
Wellington
Auckland Round the Bays 2020
8 Mar 2020
Auckland
The Dual 2020
21 Mar 2020
Motutapu Island
Rotorua Marathon 2020
2 May 2020
Rotorua
Hawkes Bay Marathon 2020
16 May 2020
Napier
Wellington Marathon 2020
1 Jul 2020
Wellington
South Island
Queenstown Marathon 2019
16 Nov 2019
Queenstown
City2Surf 2020
22 Mar 2020
Christchurch
Three Peaks 2020
29 Mar 2020
Dunedin
Christchurch Marathon 2020
31 May 2020
Auckland
International
Berlin Marathon 2020
27 Sep 2020
Berlin
Morocco Challenge 2020
8 Sep 2020
Morocco
New York Marathon 2020
1 Nov 2020
New York
Paris Marathon 2020
5 Apr 2020
Paris, France
If you have a fundraising enquiry about running for mental health fill out this form or call 09 623 4810 ext 855
Meet some of our fundraisers
"I'm running to raise money and awareness for The Mental Health Foundation of NZ - it's part of my goal to draw attention to the mental health issues my peers and I face as musicians and as part of the stressful and unforgiving entertainment industry."
Daniel, Auckland Marathon 2018
"Poor mental health effects so many people in my community I felt very strongly that I wanted to be part of the solution and by fundraising I feel that the donations I can receive will go towards helping many amazing people."
Michele, Inca Trail 2019
“This cause is one dear to my heart. Everyone knows someone impacted someway or another by mental illness and I, personally, have seen far too many people close to me affected by it.”
Holly, Auckland Marathon 2018
"I am aware how many people are touched by mental health in New Zealand. We see this not only in the media, but in our community. I hope that fundraising can help in some way and that my taking part has helped raise awareness."
Fiona, Neon Night Walk | Run 4 Good 2018
"I've decided to raise some moolah for The Mental Health Foundation of NZ so that one day, everyone in NZ can get access to the help they need when they need it." - Sarah. Ran the Auckland Marathon 2017 for the MHF.
"I was excited at the thought of the challenge, of an inspiration to help me get my life back on track, and above all the chance to raise money for mental health." - Claire. Running the New York Marathon 2018 for the MHF.
“By running with the Mental Health Foundation I hope to spread awareness and understanding and let people know that there is always someone to talk to.” - Zaimon. Ran the Queenstown Marathon for the MHF.
"Mental health impacts people in so many ways, each different, each unique. I run to prove that you can do anything you want to when you put your mind to it." - Mark. Ran the Auckland Marathon 2017 for the MHF
“1 in 5 of us will experience mental illness in our life, yet not many of us talk about it when we are not doing well. I am running in support of the Mental Health Foundation and the work they do to increase awareness, end discrimination, and advocate on behalf of mental health service users.”
Mark, ran the Auckland Marathon 2017 for the MHF.
