Mental Elf Festive Fun Run - Richmond
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Mental Elf Festive Fun Run 2026 - Richmond Borough Mind
The Mental Elf Festive Fun Run takes place on Sunday 6th December 2026 at Marble Hill Park, Richmond Road, Twickenham TW1 2NL. The event is organised to raise funds for Richmond Borough Mind and to highlight the link between physical activity and mental wellbeing. The advertised route is a 5K course completed as three laps of the park; participants may choose to complete one, two or three laps.
Registration and race collection are located on the green opposite the Coach House Café. The course runs around park pathways that are not always paved and can be muddy or uneven; participants are advised to wear appropriate footwear. Toilets are available next to the Coach House Café, which will be open and serving refreshments during the event.
The event format and services stated by the organiser include:
- festive sing-a-long and seasonal atmosphere
- eco-friendly finisher medals intended for reuse as a decoration
- refreshments at the Coach House Café
- a raffle with advance tickets available
Access information supplied by the organiser: nearest stations St Margaret’s and Twickenham; Richmond tube about 1 mile; TfL buses 33, 490, H22, R68 and R70 serve nearby stops; on-street parking is normally available free on Sunday mornings while onsite parking is likely to be severely limited.
Policy and safety notes from the organiser: children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult within arm’s reach; one dog may take part on a short, handheld non-extendable lead and owners must clear up after their animals; runners pushing buggies are welcome and asked to take care of others on the route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
