Do I need to do the marathon distance all in one go?

No! The benefit of this marathon is that you log the distance however you would like between 10th October- 31st October 2025. Life is busy, there is barely time to train mid season, but this gives you the opportunity to get out and FEEL GOOD by having a goal both physically & mentally whilst giving back to charity as you do.

Will there be in person events?

Yes! Whilst it’s up to you to choose how you cover the marathon distance in October, we will be hosting walk/hikes/runs in England, South of France, Spain (Barca & Mallorca) and Antigua. This means you can find community and join like-minded folks to have a natter with while getting out in nature.

If you’re interested in hosting, please contact hello@marathonformentalhealth.com.

How do I log my distances?

As part of your welcome pack you will be invited to the Marathon 4 Mental Health Strava community group and join ‘the challenge’ set by M4MH, so you can log your progress. You can other see people’s progress around the globe that are doing so at the same time to motivate you! You can link the Strava to your the fundraising profile so you can keep donors posted on your walk/hike/runs throughout 13th - 31st October 2025.

How do I fundraise?

As part of your welcome pack you will receive a link to create a fundraising page under M4MH’s official fundraising platform Enthuse. This will allow donations to be deposited directly to ISWAN - our charity of choice. Find out more about ISWAN here.

We're a team/crew of more than 8 people - can we still participate?

Absolutely! The more the merrier. The distance & fundraising target scales with the number of people entered. We can tailor entries for large yachts/ teams. Please email hello@marathonformentalhealth.com outlining your team size and we will get back to you with all of the details.

What can we win if we enter as a team?

The team that raises the most money* for ISWAN will win Mental Health training with Seas the Mind and a full package for one year with Superyacht Fitness. Find out more about the prize package here.
Giving back never felt so good!

*As an average - total amount raised by the team divided by the team size.

Can I really win a Garmin watch?

Yes! The individual that raises the most money for ISWAN as part of Marathon 4 Mental Health will receive a new spec Garmin Forerunner watch as a great big THANK YOU for your efforts.