Move for your mental well-being.
Join thousands across the country for National Run for Mental Health Week
October 3 - 10 2026.
National Run for Mental Health Week is Still I Run's annual campaign celebrating the connection between physical and mental health. Whether you run, walk, hike, bike, or simply move in a way that feels good to you, you'll become part of a nationwide movement supporting better mental health.
National Run for Mental Health Week Countdown
Still I Run is a national nonprofit organization that promotes running for mental well-being so that more people can live healthier lives.
One Week.
One Movement.
Countless Mental Health Benefits.
October 3-10, National Run for Mental Health Week offers something for every pace, every story, and every way of showing up.
Together,
We're Moving Mental Health Forward
Over the past decade, Still I Run has grown into a national movement helping people improve physical and mental health through running, movement, and community.
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Run Chapters
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Free Mental Health Programming
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Report Exercise Improves Mood
Discover the Mental Health Benefits of Running
Research continues to demonstrate the mental health benefits of running, from reducing stress and improving mood to building resilience, strengthening focus, and fostering meaningful connections. Running also supports your physical health, and studies suggest it can even stimulate the growth of new brain cells, contributing to improved memory and cognitive function.
Along with these physical benefits, runners often experience other mental benefits like increased confidence, better emotional regulation, improved sleep, and a greater sense of purpose that carries into everyday life.
National Run for Mental Health Week celebrates the powerful connection between running, movement, and mental well-being. Whether you run, walk, hike, bike, or move in another way, every step is a reminder that caring for your mental health can start with simply getting moving.
This is more than just movement.
It’s A MOVEMENT.
The Movement
Behind The Movement
National Run for Mental Health Week is just one way we help people move toward better mental well-being.
For nearly a decade, Still I Run has helped thousands of people discover the connection between movement and mental well-being. Through free programs, supportive communities, educational resources, and national awareness campaigns, we're helping improve mental health outcomes while making movement more accessible to everyone.
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