At the fourth Mental Health Rocks Run, hundreds of people are coming together to show that mental health is not a taboo subject – it is alive, it inspires action and it brings people together.
Mental health is often associated with seriousness and stigma in society. The Mental Health Rocks Run deliberately sends a different message: positive, vibrant and accessible. Running isn’t just good for the body – the positive effects on mental health have been scientifically proven. The MHRR brings the topic out of the niche and into the heart of everyday life – visible, colourful and for everyone.
What to expect on the day:
- Mental Health Mile: 10 to 20 mental health organisations and initiatives will be introducing themselves and striking up conversations with visitors
- 5 themed kilometres – Meet Ur Crowd, Gratitude Gear, Mindful Mile, Run4Fun, Cheer Crowd – plus banners along the route featuring messages about mental health
- The Munich Ravens will be there with a throwing wall and cheerleaders to get the crowd going
- The Bavarian State Fire Brigade Association, along with other volunteer fire brigades, will be on site with a large team and a turntable ladder vehicle – spectacular scenes guaranteed (they’ll be running in full kit!)
- A choir on stage, presenters, talks and music
- Family Area for children and families
- Mental Health Rocks Cup: a challenge cup for the most inspiring team finish, decided live via online voting by the community and presented directly on stage
- ‘Tell your story’ station immediately after crossing the finish line: participants share why they’re taking part – honestly, personally, and often movingly
- Finish line videos of all finishers, available online afterwards
- Volunteers who make the day possible
