Mental healthy charity Mikeysline is asking participants of this year’s Inverness Half Marathon and 5k run for support to raise awareness and funds
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Mikeysline is an official charity partner of the event, which takes place on March 13.
The charity provides a text service and face-to-face support for people struggling with mental health issues.
Chief executive Emily Stokes said: “The Inverness Half Marathon and 5k is always a great day out for all ages in the Highlands and offers a really diverse way to raise funds.
“Whether running novices want to tackle the 5k or more experienced runners the half marathon, there’s plenty on offer. We’re really grateful to the Inverness Half Marathon for choosing us as an official partner once again. Fundraising during the pandemic has been challenging, but
we’re very much looking forward to getting back out there and raising the funds we need to continue to support Highland and Moray communities with their mental health.”
A group from fitness centre NV2 in Muir of Ord are taking part in the race on behalf of the charity.
Runners who support the charity will get a T-shirt, collection bucket and other fundraising resources.
Ms Stokes continued: “Running is proven to help relieve stress and improve your mood – it’s known as the ‘runner’s high’. When you add a social aspect to that it can have a really
positive impact on your mental wellbeing. While exercising and focussing on physical fitness, many
people also find it easier to talk about their mental health.
“Getting a group together to run the half marathon or the 5k can also help you get up off the sofa and start training!”
Entry to the marathon will be closing soon due to a high volume of sign ups, and 5k entry is open until February 28.
To sign up visit https://www.invernesshalfmarathon.co.uk/
