Mental Elf festive fun run is back for 2025!
You can choose to walk, jog, skip or run the 5km route. It’s a two lap route of beautiful South Park taking in all its main landmarks. The event is open to all ages and abilities - children under 16 must be accompanied at the event by an adult and well behaved dogs on leads are welcome. Festive fancy dress is very much encouraged! There will be prizes!
Event Details:Date: 30th November 2025Location: South Park, DarlingtonTime: Registration - 09:45, Race start - 10:30
Kindly sponsored by Aldi and EE
All money raised through ticket sales goes right back into providing vital mental health services in Darlington, Hambleton, Richmondshire and South Durham.
NEW FOR 2025! - Get a free family pass for National Trust when you take part! For Ts & Cs, click here.
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Feeling a bit nervous about joining Mental Elf? We’ve got you!
This year, we’re introducing a system to make sure everyone feels comfortable and supported. Our team member, Cath, will walk the 5k with anyone who wants some company or a bit of extra encouragement. Just meet her at the clock tower after registration, and you’re good to go!
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 Darlington!
Please note: this Mental Elf Festive Fun Run is a fundraising event organised by Darlington Mind. The Mental Elf blog™ is a separate initiative run independently, providing short, evidence-based summaries of new mental health research. You can visit the blog here.
