Run the Venice Marathon 2026!
Experience the magic of the Venice Marathon, culture-rich landscapes and a unique pontoon bridge across the Grand Canal.
Venice Marathon offers a unique and picturesque race route through the City of Water.
This predominantly flat and fast course starts in front of Villa Pisani, taking runners along the Riviera del Brenta, a landscape rich in history, art and culture. The course also includes a specially-built pontoon bridge for the race which allows runners to cross the Grand Canal – a 170-meters-long bridge which is built just before the marathon and dismantled the night after!
Join over 20,000 runners on this world famous course.
How it works…?
Fill in the application form by clicking here You’ll need to pay a refundable holding deposit of £49 to secure your spot (this will be returned to you once you reach 100% of the fundraising target!). Start fundraising and get ready to head to Venice!
We’re with you every step of the way…
Once you’ve registered, our friendly fundraising team will be in touch to support you on your fundraising journey. You can expect:
- Free fundraising toolkit with tips and ideas to push you to the finish line
- Mental Health UK T-shirt so you can proudly represent us at your event
- Regular email updates with all the information you’ll need
- A friendly team to support you all the way
Here’s a top tip for reaching your fundraising target: Organise a fundraising event at work or with friends as soon as you join #TeamMentalHealthUK. It could be a cheese and wine night, a film screening at your house, or a BBQ where people donate to come along. Run a raffle or a sweepstake during the event, and you will be surprised at just how much you can raise.
Remember that whatever money you raise will truly make a difference in our work and the lives of the people we support.
The positive impact the group has had on me is huge. I don’t feel so isolated any more. If the support had not been available I would still be facing depression and loneliness, unable to look after myself and over-thinking things.
Raise money and have fun!
Read what some of our fundraisers have to say.
"I enjoyed seeing my fundraising increase on a weekly basis, the events that I organised pushed me out of my comfort zone, I talked to people about Mental Health in a way that I would never have done otherwise."
Louise Greenwood,
Lloyds Banking Group
"I was totally elated when I crossed the line and so glad I’d given it a go!"
Helen Taylor
"Mental Health UK was a friendly partner to have. I received lots of motivational encouragement via email which maybe doesn’t sound like much but knowing people are rooting for you really helps"
Richard Gray
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Contact us
If you have questions about any of our events or fundraising please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our friendly events team are happy to help!
What will my money go towards?
The money you raise makes a real impact on people’s lives. here are some of the things we spend event fundraising on.
Support groups
Our support groups can be a lifeline for those experiencing mental health problems.
Advice
Providing practical advice to help people better understand and manage their mental health.
Information
Creating easy-to-understand educational resources about mental health.