#RunAndTalk is BACK for 2024

England Athletics in partnership with Mind is bringing back #RunAndTalk week  from Monday 28 October to Sunday 3 November.

27 October sees the changing of the clocks, and as the darker mornings and evenings approach we want to blow those winter blues away and join running friends in getting outside and keeping active. October also marks World Mental Health Day, a perfect opportunity to take stock and check in on yourself and your own mental health - and what better way to do it than together!

What is #RunAndTalk?

#RunAndTalk is an England Athletics programme, supported by Mind, which was created with the aim of improving mental health through running in England.

During #RunAndTalk Week affiliated clubs, RunTogether groups, schools, universities, and other organisations are encouraged to host a #RunAndTalk run.

Instead of striving for extra mileage or quick speeds, the focus of the run is to enable runners to talk. Whether chatting about their mental health journey or about what they’re having for dinner, it is all about breaking down the mental health stigma and giving people the platform to talk in a safe environment with a listening ear.
Find out more about Run and Talk week