North Lincolnshire Mind Mental Elf Festive Fun Run 2025 🏃♀️🎄
We’re excited to launch our first ever Mental Elf Festive Fun Run 5km event!
Take part in the family friendly 5km fun run at Central Park Scunthorpe on Sunday 30 November
Mental Elf Festive Fun Run is a festive fun run for everyone – whether you’re a seasoned runner or prefer a stroll in the park. You can walk, run, skip or dance your way around the route.
Bring your little ones and even your four-legged friends along – it is all about having fun while supporting better mental health in our community. Festive fancy dress is very much encouraged, but not essential – come as you are and ready to have a great time!
The event is open to all abilities and ages, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. It’s a wonderful opportunity to bring people together, not only to fundraise, but to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing.
Sunday 30 November | Central Park, Scunthorpe
Book Your Tickets Now!
Book your tickets before 22 September to take advantage of our 'Eager Elf' 20% discount, that is automatically applied to tickets.
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Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Discounts are available for family and group/corporate teams.
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Children under 5 are free.
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Well behaved dogs on a short lead are also welcome, maximum 1 per adult.
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All participants will receive a medal and goody bag at the finish line.
Event Summary
Date: Sunday 30 November
Location: Central Park, Scunthorpe, DN16 1AB
Registration Open: 10 am
Run Starts: 11 am
Distance: 5K
Dress Code: Festive fancy dress is encouraged!
About the Venue
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The start location of the run is at the entrance into Central Park via Centenary Way, off Ashby Road. It is located directly behind The Civic Centre car park across from The Pods Leisure Centre.
The course consists of two anti-clockwise laps and is relatively flat. It is all tarmac except for a short section through the woods in the middle of each lap.
Other ways to get involved!
Volunteering
Not running? You can still be part of the magic!
We wouldn’t be able to make Mental Elf Festive Fun Run happen without the help of our amazing volunteers. Whether you’re cheering on our elves, helping with registration, or handing out water, every role makes a difference!
If you’d like to get involved but don’t fancy the 5K, why not become an Elf Volunteer? We have a variety of roles available.
Ready to get involved? Click the button below to view the volunteer role descriptions or to register your interest.
Fundraising
Ticket prices include a donation to North Lincolnshire Mind, but if you'd like to make an additional donation or invite friends and family to sponsor you, you can do so via our JustGiving Campaign.
We encourage you to set up your own JustGiving page linked to our campaign. By doing so, you can double your impact - not only raising awareness, but also helping us raise vital funds to support people in our local community who are struggling with their mental health.
Every pound you raise helps us work towards a future where no one has to face a mental health problem alone.
While additional fundraising isn’t compulsory, it’s a powerful way to make a real difference this winter. We suggest aiming to raise a minimum of £25 - every bit helps.
Can your local business help support our Elves?
Are you connected to a local business that loves to support good causes? Or perhaps you run one yourself?
We are looking for local businesses to come on board as event sponsors. It’s a great way to get your name out there and show your commitment to mental health in our community.
By sponsoring the Mental Elf Festive Fun Run, you’ll be helping us raise vital funds to support local people through our services — and you’ll be part of something truly uplifting.
If you or someone you know might be interested, please contact us for more information on sponsorship packages and how to get involved.
FAQ
Is there parking on site?
Yes, Parking is available at either the main Park car park located off Kingsway or the car park behind the back of UCNL (Located directly next to the start, off Ashby Road). Both sites are free of charge.
Are there toilets?
Yes, there are toilets at the start/finish area, near to the Cafe.
Are spectators allowed?
Absolutely, the more the merrier! Spectators can cheer on our runners on and even get dressed up if they wish!
What if the weather is bad?
Our aim is that the event will go ahead rain or shine, we will only cancel if there is an extreme weather warning.
What’s included in my entry fee?
Your entry fee includes a place in the run, your runner number, a medal (which doubles as a Christmas decoration) and a goodie bag!
Do I have to get sponsorship?
Not at all - it’s the taking part that counts!
However, if you'd like to help us raise additional funds for North Lincolnshire Mind, we would be incredibly grateful for your support.
While there's no compulsory fundraising target, we would love it if our elves could aim to raise a minimum of £25 in sponsorship.
The easiest way to get started is by setting up a fundraising page on JustGiving and sharing it with friends and family:
https://justgiving.com/campaign/nlmindmentalelf2025
Can I get a refund?
Unfortunately, tickets are non-refundable. In the event we have to cancel or reschedule Mental Elf 2025, an option of a refund will be available.
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Email us at fundraising@nlmind.org
Finally, we want to say a big thank you to Lancashire Mind who created the original Mental Elf Fun Run concept. We are super excited to grow this event year on year in North Lincolnshire!
Please note: this Mental Elf Festive Fun Run is a fundraising event organised by North Lincolnshire Mind.
The Mental ElfTM blog is a separate initiative run independently, providing short, evidence-based summaries of new mental health research.
You can visit the blog here