Mental Elf 5K Fun Run North Lincolnshire 2026

Join us for the return of Mental Elf Festive Fun Run 2026 on Sunday 6 December – our family friendly 5K to support North Lincolnshire Mind! 🎄Mental Elf 5K Festive Fun Run – North Lincolnshire 🎄Sunday 6 December | Central Park, Scunthorpe Following the fantastic success of our very first Mental Elf Festive Fun Run in 2025, we're delighted to be bringing the event back for a second year. Whether you walk, jog, run or dance your way around the course, it is all about having fun, getting active and supporting better mental health in our local community. 🎄 Why take part? Last year, more than 150 people came together to raise over £4,000 for local mental health services. We're aiming to make this year's event even bigger and we'd love you to be part of it. Whether you're taking part with family, friends, colleagues or on your own, you'll be helping ensure local people can continue to access vital mental health support when they need it most. 🏃The event Jingle all the way down to Central Park Scunthorpe on Sunday 6 December for our festive 5K. It is suitable for all ages and abilities. ✔ Families welcome ✔ Children under 16 accompanied by an adult ✔ Well behaved dogs on leads welcome ✔ Christmas fancy dress encouraged! Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply enjoying a festive stroll, everyone is welcome. 💙 Why take part? Mental Elf Festive Fun Run is about more than fundraising – it’s about bringing people together, promoting mental wellbeing, building community connections and celebrating the positive impact of physical activity. We know Christmas can be a joyful time, but it can also be especially hard for those struggling with their mental health. By taking part, you’ll be helping North Lincolnshire Mind provide vital local services – from late night phone support to peer groups – ensuring no one has to face a mental health problem alone. 🎁 Your ticket includes: • Offical Elf medal for all finishers • Registration and running number • Goodie bag 💙 Fundraising There's no minimum fundraising target, but we'd love every participant to raise £25 or more if they can. Every pound raised helps local people access mental health support when they need it most. 👉 Set up your JustGiving page here: https://justgiving.com/campaign/nlmindmentalelf2026 We'll also send you our free Mental Elf Festive Fun Run Fundraising Guide packed with ideas, tips and ready made social media posts to help you reach your target. 🎅 Fancy dress? Christmas jumpers, elves, Santa suits, reindeer antlers, tinsel… The more festive, the better! Fancy dress isn't essential - but it definitely adds to the fun! There'll also be prizes for our Best Dressed Elves, so get creative! We can't wait to see you! Sign up today and help us spread festive cheer and mental health awareness this winter. We can’t wait to see you at the starting line! Together, let's make Mental Elf Festive Fun Run 2026 our biggest and best event yet. Finally, a big thank you to Lancashire Mind, who created the original concept.