11. DER MARKT & DER LAUF für seelische Gesundheit

DER MARKT & DER LAUF für seelische Gesundheit is a family-friendly run and mental health market in Berlin, held in June near Vivantes Klinikum Am Urban in Kreuzberg. The run starts in the late afternoon, with children beginning first and the main run and team run commencing around 5 p.m. It is founded on a straightforward principle: encouraging physical activity while normalizing conversations about mental illness. Participants include runners, walkers, wheelchair users, children, company teams, clubs, families, and running groups. There is no individual chip timing, only a clock at the finish line. The course is a 1.5 km loop around Urbanhafen, starting and finishing at the market area situated between the hospital and the harbor. It follows the waterside path along the Landwehrkanal and crosses the Admiralbruecke and Baerwaldbruecke. The event's motto, "All you can run," allows participants to determine their distance. The adjacent market, featuring over 70 information stands that provide details on counseling, crisis services, clinics, self-help groups, supported living, job and training support, sports programs, and other assistance available in Berlin and Brandenburg. bipolaris e.V. organizes the event in cooperation with Der Paritaetische Berlin. Attendees can also enjoy a free stage program, complimentary face painting, bib numbers, water, and finish medals.