Run72

Run72 is an annual community event to raise funds and awareness for men’s mental health. During the event, University of Canterbury students and members of the Christchurch community take to the pavement around UC to run for 72 hours, ensuring that there is always at least one person running. This extraordinary effort was designed to draw attention to the fact that men made up 72% of suicides in New Zealand. Since the start of Run72 in 2021, this statistic has risen to 76%, a clear sign that male suicide deserves more attention this year than ever before. This year, runners will be lapping the course from 4pm on Tuesday the 19th of September to 4pm on Friday the 22nd.

Lads Without Labels is a by students, for students organisation seeking to improve mental health, with a particular focus on de-stigmatising the conversation for men. Run72 provides a platform to make the impact we need to see by creating an environment that promotes community, camaraderie and real conversation. Everyone can contribute, whether that be by completing a lap, running a marathon or donating a few dollars.

Lads Without Labels believes that through community, raising awareness, education and direct support, we have the power to create significant improvements to the state of mental health in Aotearoa. We invite all the engagement and enthusiasm that our community has to offer. Join us at Run72.