We’re so excited to be bringing back to Coventry for our fourth Mental Elf 5K Festive Fun Run. Walk or run where everyone’s welcome!

Coventry Mental Elf Festive Fun Run 5K 2026 🎄

Held at the stunning War Memorial Park, Coventry Mental Elf 5k Festive Fun Run is more than just a festive 5K. It’s about bringing our community together, having fun and shining a light on the importance of mental health and wellbeing, especially during the Christmas period.

Whether you’re an experienced runner, a casual walker, bringing the family along or simply joining us for the festive vibes everyone is welcome!

What to Expect

A relaxed, family-friendly 5K fun run or walk

Christmas fancy dress, with a prize for the best-dressed Elf!

A festive best-dressed dog competition bring your furry friends!

An inclusive and accessible event for all ages and abilities

Special discounts for families, groups and corporate teams

Festive entertainment and plenty of Christmas spirit!

Every pound raised through our Coventry Mental Elf Festive Fun Run will help support our We Grow Together (Enhancing wellbeing through outdoor activities, including bushcraft and planting). This service create opportunities for people across Coventry to connect, grow and improve their mental health and wellbeing.

So, dust off your elf ears, gather your friends, family or colleagues and help us make this the jolliest festive fun run yet!

Fundraising

Whilst fundraising isn’t compulsory for this event, we would encourage everyone taking part to aim for a £50 fundraising target.

The more money you raise, the more people we can support. You may wish to ask family, friends or colleagues to sponsor you and help spread the word about our Mental Elf Festive Fun Run.

Set up your JustGiving page today using this link.

Please remember to select Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind as your chosen charity.

Why Your Support Matters

Mental health affects all of us, and having access to welcoming spaces where people can connect, build relationships and focus on their wellbeing can make a huge difference.

Our We Grow Together service provide a safe and supportive environment where people can spend time outdoors, connect with nature, meet others and take part in activities that promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This service is much more than gardening. They provide opportunities to reduce isolation, build confidence, develop routines and create meaningful connections within the community.

Your support through Coventry Mental Elf 5k Festive Fun Run will help us continue providing and developing these valuable wellbeing opportunities for people across Coventry. By taking part, you’re helping create spaces where people can connect, grow and thrive.

What Does a Ticket Include?

A place in the Mental Elf 5K Festive Fun Run 2026

A Mental Elf Festive Fun Run victory medal

Free warm-up session with a personal trainer

Free entertainment

Entry into the best-dressed competition

Location, Location, Location

The Coventry Mental Elf 5K Festive Fun Run will take place at:

War Memorial Park, Coventry

The event will start and finish near the main Visitors Centre.

For parking information, please visit:

About War Memorial Park – Parking

Please note: Participants under the age of 14 must be accompanied at the event by their parent or legal guardian, or by an over-18-year-old who has permission from the participant’s parent or legal guardian.

Terms and conditions

Please see link

https://cwwmind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Mental-Elf-festive-fun-run-2026-rules-PDF.pdf

Questions?

Our team will be happy to help with your queries about tickets, fundraising, volunteering or sponsorship, please contact:

fundraising@cwmind.org.uk

We hope you have an elf-tastic time!

The Fundraising Team at Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind.

A Special Thank You

We would like to thank all of our supporters, volunteers, corporate partners and participants for helping make Coventry Mental Elf Festive Fun Run possible.

Together, we can raise vital funds, bring our community together and help create more opportunities for people across Coventry to improve their mental health and wellbeing.

We would also like to say a huge thank you to Lancashire Mind, who created the original Mental Elf 5k Festive Fun Run concept. We’re delighted to bring Mental Elf 5k Festive Fun Run back to Coventry for 2026!

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