Mental Elf Festive Fun Run 2026 Leicester

Find your inner elf and join LLR Mind for our fourth Mental Elf family Festive Fun Run at Victoria Park in Leicester!
About this Event

What is Mental Elf Festive Fun Run Leicester?

Get ready to kickstart the festive season and make a real difference in your local community at the Mental Elf Festive Fun Run Leicester!

Join us on Sunday 29th November at Victoria Park, Leicester, for a fun-filled, family-friendly event raising vital funds and awareness for mental health across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Hosted by Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Mind, this festive 5km event brings together people of all ages and abilities to support better mental health. Whether you choose to run, jog or walk, every step you take helps us be there for local people experiencing mental health challenges.

Why take part?

By joining Mental Elf, you'll be helping to ensure that people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland can access the mental health support, advice and services they need. Demand for mental health support continues to grow, and every participant and fundraiser helps us reach more people when they need us most.

Most importantly, you'll enjoy a fantastic morning filled with festive spirit, community connection and fun for the whole family.

Event Details

📅 Sunday 29th November
🕦 Run starts at 11.30am
📝 Registration opens at 10.30am
📍 Victoria Park, Leicester

The route is approximately 5km and can be completed at your own pace. Whether you're a seasoned runner, an occasional walker, pushing a buggy or bringing along your four-legged friend, everyone is welcome. Well-behaved dogs are encouraged to join in the festive fun!

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Find Your Inner Elf!

Dust off your elf costume, Christmas jumper, festive hat or sparkliest accessories and help us fill Victoria Park with festive cheer. The more elves, the better!

Facilities

The Leicester University Students' Union, just a short walk from the start and finish line, will be open from 10.30am–3.30pm for:

• Registration
• Refreshments
• Toilets
• Warm indoor space to gather before and after the event

Make Your Miles Matter

Your ticket helps us host the event, but we'd love you to take your support one step further by fundraising for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Mind.

Every pound raised helps local people access vital mental health support and ensures no one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Whether you raise £20, £50 or £100, every donation makes a difference.

Easy fundraising ideas

• Ask friends and family to sponsor your run or walk
• Share your fundraising page on social media
• Hold a Christmas jumper day at work or school
• Get your workplace involved and enter as a team

Make it a team challenge

Why not get your friends, family, colleagues or community group involved? Create a team, wear matching festive outfits and see how much you can raise together while supporting a great local cause.

We'll also be celebrating some of our fantastic fundraisers and festive participants on the day.

Ticket Information

🎟️ Early Bird Discounts Available

Calling all Eager Elves! Early Bird discounts are available on the first 100 tickets sold, including:

• Individual tickets
• Family tickets
• Group/team tickets

Please note: Entries will not be accepted on the day.

Tickets must be purchased in advance and booking closes at 11.59pm on 27th November.

What's Included?

Your ticket includes:

✅ Event registration
✅ Race number
✅ Finisher's medal
✅ Goody bag

More Information

You can find out more about the Mental Elf Festive Fun Run and the work of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Mind on our website:

LLR Mind Mental Elf Festive Fun Run - Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Mind

Finally, we'd like to say a huge thank you to Lancashire Mind, who created the original Mental Elf Festive Fun Run concept.

So grab your elf hat, gather your friends and family, and join us for a morning of festive fun that will make a lasting difference to mental health in your local community. Together, we can help ensure that no one has to face a mental health problem alone. 🎄🧝‍♀️🏃‍♂️💙