Join us on Sunday 1st December, registration from 10:30am, fun run begins 12 noon
We are so excited to bring back our Mental Elf Festive Fun Run for its second year!
Mental Elf is a 5km “Festive Fun Run” suitable for all ages and abilities. Whether you walk, jog, skip or run, its all about having lots of festive fun whilst raising funds to support people in Birmingham with their mental health.
Taking place at Cannon Hill Park on Sunday 1st December, this is an event for everyone which focuses on bringing people together, not only to fundraise, but to raise awareness for mental health and wellbeing. Mental Elf promotes the benefits of physical activity, connecting with people and doing something to help others.
We know the festive season can be hard for some people. Throughout December 2023 our Helpline answered 1,486 calls.
All donations raised during Mental Elf stay here in Birmingham to help fund our vital services to support people with their mental health and wellbeing. Services such as our Central Wellbeing Hub, located inside the Bullring & Grand Central.
Thank you to all our elves and to everyone who sponsors them. Together we can ensure no one has to face their mental health struggles alone.
Take part in our 5km family fun run at Cannon Hill Park
You can choose to walk, jog, skip or run the 5km park run route. The event is open to all ages and abilities, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. There will be an option for a shorter route this year. We will share details of this closer to the time.
Sign up to take part!
If you’re just as excited as us then you can get signed up TODAY
Discounts are available for family and group/corporate teams. Elf fancy dress is very much encouraged!
Take advantage of our “Eager Elf” discounted tickets. We have kept the prices the same as 2023. Discounted tickets will be available until 5pm on Friday 11th October 2024.
Corporate Opportunities
Supporting people’s mental health has never been more important than it is right now. Your colleagues, customers, suppliers and the communities you want to reach all have mental health. There’s no better time to show your company’s commitment to improving mental health for everyone.
Partnering with us for Mental Elf 2024 would be an excellent opportunity to raise your business profile whilst supporting Birmingham Mind’s vital work. We have a couple of sponsorship opportunities remaining plus other ways you could support us.
Thank you to Access Skills, HTM and Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham who have kindly agreed to be our fantastic event sponsors for Mental Elf this year!
The Location
The Mental Elf Festive Fun Run will take place in Cannon Hill Park, starting and finishing near the band stand.
There is a large car park available at the MAC as well as Russell Road. Parking charges start from £2.20. There are toilets available at The MAC.
Full details of the route can be found here
Fundraising
Last year over £15,000 was raised from Mental Elf, which is an incredible amount. We would love to reach £20,000 this year.
Through your fundraising efforts, you are helping us reach more people than ever in Birmingham, ensuring they will have the support and respect they need and deserve.
Can you help us reach this target? We are encouraging every person who signs up for Mental Elf 2024 to aim to raise £50 to help support the vital services we provide.
If you wish to ask family, friends or colleagues for sponsorship, you can set up your Just Giving Page
Volunteering
We would not be able to make Mental Elf a success without the support of amazing volunteers. We have various roles available this year. If you would like to become an Elf Volunteer, please see role information below and sign up
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“Finally, we want to say a big thank you to Lancashire Mind who created the original concept of Mental Elf. We are super excited to grow this event year on year in Birmingham!”