Join us in Canterbury for Mental Elf!
Mental Elf is on Sunday 24 November in Canterbury starting at 10am. The event will be fun for all the family – while raising much needed funds for East Kent Mind.
What is Mental Elf?
Mental Elf is a family friendly 5km fun run and is a ticketed fundraising event hosted by East Kent Mind.
What better way to kick off the festive season than to don an elf costume and raise money for your local Mental Health charity?
Fancy dress isn’t essential but is encouraged! We will be running several competitions on the day including best dressed pet and best dressed elf. We are giving you plenty of notice to get your costumes ready and can’t wait to see what you come up with.
The day will be full of festive cheer for everyone. The 5km route is perfect for families (unfortunately no dogs) and is accessible to all. You can run, walk, or hop, skip or jump along the route! The event is open to all abilities/ages (children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian).
All participants will receive a special 2024 Mental Elf medal!
The Course
The 5km run starts at the Canterbury Umbrella Centre, with the route going through Toddlers Cove alongside the riverside walk within the Hambrook Marshes to Tonford Lake and then returning to finish back at the Canterbury Umbrella Centre.
The route will be well marked by arrows and there will be stewards along the route to encourage the runners.
There will be no parking in the Canterbury Umbrella Centre Car Park. If you do have to drive, please consider car-sharing to reduce our impact on both the environment and other park users.
Wherever possible, please consider walking, jogging, cycling or using public transport when attending the event.
Why take part in Mental Elf?
As an independent mental health charity, East Kent Mind is here to promote and nurture everyone’s mental health and wellbeing through the provision of information, activities, advice, and support.
Taking part in Mental Elf is a fun and enjoyable way to support both your own and your community’s mental health and wellbeing.
Physical activity has a huge potential to enhance our health. Participation in regular physical activity can increase our self-esteem and can reduce stress and anxiety. With Mental Elf, you can exercise in the fresh air, with friends and family – all while raising vital funds for a great cause.
Sign-up Now!
Tickets are on sale now!
All profits from ticket sales will go directly to East Kent Mind, enabling us to support more local people with their mental health and wellbeing.
What is included in the ticket price:
- Registration
- Running number
- Medal for all finishers
- Elf hat (for adults only)
Early Elf tickets start from just £12 for adults and £5 for under 14s.
To sign-up for this year’s event, please visit our ticketing partner TicketTailor below:
