Mental Elf 5K Festive Fun Run - Coventry
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Mental Elf 2026 5K Festive Fun Run - Coventry
The event is a community 5K festive fun run and walk on 6 December 2026 at War Memorial Park in Coventry, organised by Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind. It is the fourth Mental Elf 5K held in Coventry and is described as a relaxed, family-friendly event that aims to highlight mental health and wellbeing through outdoor activity.
Participants can expect Christmas fancy dress with a prize for the best-dressed Elf, a best-dressed dog competition, festive entertainment, and a free warm-up session led by a personal trainer. Tickets include a place in the run, a victory medal, free entertainment, and entry into the best-dressed competition. Special discounts are available for families, groups and corporate teams. The event is presented as inclusive and accessible for a range of ages and abilities; participants under 14 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or an over-18 with permission from the parent or guardian.
Fundraising is optional but a suggested target of £50 is encouraged. Funds raised will support the We Grow Together programme, which offers outdoor activities such as bushcraft and planting to promote connection, routines and mental wellbeing in the local community. The start and finish are near the main Visitors Centre at War Memorial Park, Kenilworth Road, Coventry CV3 6PT. Tickets are sold with a no refunds policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
