Mental Elf Festive Fun Run is back for 2026!

Get your elf ears ready – the Mental Elf Festive Fun Run is back for its third year, and we’d love you to join us!

Taking place on Sunday 29 November 2026 at Conyngham Hall, Knaresborough, the Mental Elf Festive Fun Run is a festive 5K for people of all ages and abilities. Whether you walk, jog or run, it’s all about coming together, having some festive fun and raising vital funds for local mental health.

After two fantastic years, we’re hoping to make the 2026 Mental Elf Festive Fun Run our biggest yet. Last year, hundreds of people joined us and together we raised an incredible £6,500. This year, every pound raised will help us continue supporting local children and young people with their mental health.

We’re also delighted to welcome Harrogate Organics as our headline sponsor for 2026, alongside the fantastic support of Verity Frearson Estate Agents, S+SA Architects and Harmony Energy, whose backing is helping to make this year’s event possible.

The Mental Elf Festive Fun Run is for everyone. You don’t need to be a runner or worry about how quickly you complete the route. Walk it with the family, jog with friends, bring your four-legged companion or get a team together from work – how you take part is completely up to you.

Festive fancy dress is very much encouraged too, so expect plenty of elves, Santas, Christmas jumpers and all kinds of festive outfits along the way!

Most importantly, every person who takes part in the Mental Elf Festive Fun Run will be helping us make a difference for local children and young people. It’s a brilliant way to kick off the festive season, get moving and spend time together while supporting better mental health in our local community.

Tickets are on sale now, and Eager Elves can save 25% by booking before 8 October 2026.

So, dig out your festive outfit, round up your friends, family or colleagues and join us for the Mental Elf Festive Fun Run 2026.

Find out everything you need to know and book your place on our Mental Elf Festive Fun Run page.