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Parents Relay for Mental Health
Running together. Growing stronger.
🧠 Mental health 🏃‍♀️ Family bonding 🌍 Erasmus+ Sport Project
This Erasmus+ project brings parents and children together through fun relay races and activities. We support mental health, family time, and grassroots sport in Bulgaria and Spain.
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Mental Health Workshops
Parent & Child Relays
Free Online Resources
About the Project
Parents Relay for Mental Health is a European project co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme. The goal is to support mental health and help families spend more time together through sport.
We organize family relay races, where children run with their parent. These events are fun, inclusive, and for all ages and fitness levels. We also offer free workshops about healthy food, mental balance, and how sport helps us feel better.
The project supports grassroots sports clubs and gives them tools to promote mental health in their communities. It runs from 2024 to 2026 in Spain and Bulgaria.
Family Relay Races
Fun events for parents and children to run together
Workshops
Tips for mental health, stress, and healthy lifestyle
Transnational Meetings
Partner clubs share ideas and plan the work
E-learning Platform
Free videos and lessons for families and coaches
Our Results Will Include:
  • An online platform with training videos and podcasts
  • A handbook with fun exercises and tips for parents and children
  • A growing network of clubs that care about family well-being and mental health
All materials will be free and easy to use by anyone: families, coaches, clubs, or schools.
Let's run together for a strong body and a strong mind!
Project Partners
This project is led by two dedicated sports organizations from Spain and Bulgaria.
Club Atletismo Playas Castellón -Spain
(Coordinator)
Founded on March 20, 1981, as “Club Atletisme Castelló,” the club was renamed “Club Atletismo Playas de Castellón” in 2006. It has since become a powerhouse in Spanish athletics, securing numerous national titles across various categories. Notably, the club has been recognized as the best Spanish athletics club annually since 2006 by the Real Federación Española de Atletismo (RFEA).
Beyond competitive achievements, Playas de Castellón is deeply committed to community engagement. The club manages athletics schools at the Gaetà Huguet Athletics Track and collaborates with the Castellón City Council to run municipal athletics programs. These initiatives aim to nurture young talent and promote athletics among the youth.
In recent years, the club has continued its dominance in national competitions. In 2024, they clinched 24 national team titles and three European titles in cross-country events, underscoring their consistent excellence in the field.
Darko Athletics Team -Bulgaria
(Partner)
Darko Athletics Team is a specialized athletics school based in Sofia, Bulgaria. The team focuses on introducing children to sport through fun and engaging activities. Their mission is to help children build good habits of regular physical activity and develop important values such as responsibility, discipline, and respect for others.
The team works with children of all ages, from 4 to 16 years old, as well as adult amateur runners. Every child receives individual attention based on their level and needs. Trainings are fun and playful, but also structured to build athletic ability step by step.
Training sessions are held in several locations around Sofia, including the Vasil Levski Stadium, Akademika complex, Garitage Park Sports Center, and St. George Private School.
Darko Athletics Team also organizes events like the “Darko Team Baby Cup,” children’s races, summer camps, and birthday sports parties. Their goal is to create a positive and active sports community for children and families.
Together, we as a partners, bring a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to promoting mental health and family bonding through athletics. Our collaboration aims to create inclusive and impactful programs that benefit communities in Spain, Bulgaria, and beyond.
News & Events

News

Kick-Off Meeting in Spain Sets the Pace for “Parents Relay for Mental Health” On January 23–24, 2025, the Parents Relay for Mental Health project held its official kick-off meeting in Castellón, Spain. Hosted by Club Atletismo Playas de Castellón, the event brought together dedicated teams from Spain and Bulgaria to set the stage for this important new initiative. Representing Darko Athletics Team from Bulgaria, three team members took part in the discussions and collaborative activities alongside six representatives from the coordinating team. Together, the partners explored the project’s mission, planned the timeline of upcoming activities, and aligned on their shared vision to improve mental health awareness through inclusive, family-focused sports events. The programme included in-depth presentations, engaging group sessions, and a visit to the local athletics track. A special moment during the visit was the tour of the Hall of Fame, where part of the host club’s impressive trophy collection is proudly displayed — a strong symbol of dedication and achievement. This meeting marked a strong and inspiring beginning to the project. With clear goals and a motivated team, the Parents Relay for Mental Health initiative is ready to make a positive impact on families and communities across Europe.

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Events

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You can see families running together
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Workshops in action
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Team meetings and much more.
Get Involved
Do you want to be part of our project? Here's how you can join us:
Run in a family relay
Sign up for an event near you
Join a free workshop
Learn about food, stress, and health
Use our materials
Free for schools, coaches, and clubs
Volunteer or support us
Help us grow the project
Join our network
Join a friendly network of clubs/competitions sho support the project's ideas
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2024
Project Start
2026
Project End
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