2025Annual Report

Beyond the miles and medals, Team Still I Run created space for honesty and connection. Runners showed up carrying their own experiences with mental health and invited others into the conversation along the way. Many shared that being part of the team positively impacted their mental health, supported personal growth, and deepened their sense of belonging within the Still I Run community.

In 2025, the team reached an exciting milestone on the global stage. This was our first year participating in the Sydney Marathon, which officially became one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. That moment marked a meaningful expansion of our international presence and reinforced that this movement extends far beyond U.S. borders.

Looking ahead, Team Still I Run will take another major step forward with a presence at the Tokyo Marathon in 2026. With Tokyo added to our race calendar, we are now partners of five of the seven World Marathon Majors, opening the door for more runners around the world to use iconic races as platforms for mental health advocacy.

Still I Run ambassadors played a vital role in 2025, serving as storytellers, connectors, and advocates across the community. By sharing their lived experience and showing up consistently, ambassadors helped normalize conversations around mental health and reinforced that running can be a supportive tool at any stage of someone’s journey.

In 2025, 210 Ambassadors made up our largest cohort to date, representing 43 different states across the U.S. This growing network expanded Still I Run’s reach and ensured that more people could see themselves reflected in the movement.

Throughout the year, ambassadors led group runs, participated in Stil I Run signature events, and shared their stories through digital platforms and in-person spaces. They hosted in-person 5Ks for World Mental Health Day, creating local opportunities for connection and shared movement. Their willingness to speak honestly about mental health created entry points for others who may have felt unsure, hesitant, or alone. For many people, an ambassador’s story became the reason they felt comfortable taking a first step toward movement or community.

Ambassadors consistently shared that the program strengthened their own mental health while providing a deep sense of purpose and belonging. Being part of a network rooted in shared values helped many feel more connected, grounded, and supported. The opportunity to lead with vulnerability, rather than perfection, allowed ambassadors to grow alongside the community they were helping build.

Beyond individual impact, the Ambassador Program strengthened Still I Run as a whole. Ambassadors amplified campaigns, supported local chapters, and extended the reach of the movement into new spaces. Through the Finish Strong Campaign, ambassadors raised over $3,000 to support Still I Run’s programs and mission.

At its core, the Ambassador Program reflects the heart of the organization. When people are given space to share their stories and show up as themselves, doors open. Conversations start. Stigma softens. And more people feel invited to move forward, together.

As we look ahead, Still I Run is approaching an important milestone: our 10th year as an organization. What started as a grassroots idea has grown into a national and global movement grounded in the belief that movement supports mental health and that no one should have to move through that journey alone.

This growth has been steady and intentional. Over the past decade, we’ve expanded programs, strengthened community spaces, and built systems that allow us to support more people with care and consistency. In 2025, that growth showed up not only in reach, but in our ability to invest in sustainability, deepen impact, and better support the people who make this work possible.

As we move into our next chapter, we are taking time to strengthen our mission, vision, and values. This intentional work helps ensure that as Still I Run grows, we stay grounded in who we are and clear about who we are here to serve. It guides how we design programs, tell stories, build partnerships, and show up for the community.

Next year, we’re looking to expand our staff, so that we can keep up with the demand of our services and make more of an impact in our country. On top of that, we have an ambitious goal of impacting 25% more individuals through our events and programs. This includes better program alignment, spearheading an in-person race, and piloting different ways to expand what we’re calling the Still I Run Chapter network. Growth, for us, means access, trust, and creating spaces where every story and every pace belongs.

Mental health is not a finish line. Neither is running. Both are ongoing and shaped by the seasons of our lives. What matters is continuing to show up, even when progress feels quiet or nonlinear.

As we enter our 10th year, we do so with gratitude for everyone who has been part of this journey and confidence in what lies ahead. The work continues. The community grows. And every step forward still counts.

Every story.
Every pace.
Every step forward.