Mental Elf Fun Run 2025
Derbyshire Mind's Mental Elf 2025 10k, 5k timed races and family fun run on 30th November at Elvaston Castle, Derbyshire!
Date and time
Location
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Borrowash Road Derby DE72 3EN United KingdomGood to know
Highlights
- In person
Refund Policy
About this event
What is Mental Elf?
Mental Elf this year will be timed 10k, 5K and Family Fun Run be taking place on 30th November with the 10k race starting 11.00am (registration opens at 10.00am) in the beautiful grounds of Elvaston Castle, Derbyshire.
Mental Elf is a ticketed fundraising event hosted by Derbyshire Mind it will be full of festive fun while raising much needed funds for Derbyshire Mind.
What better way to kick off the festive season than to don an elf costume and raise money for your local Mental Health charity, Derbyshire Mind? Fancy dress isn’t essential but is encouraged! We will be running several competitions on the day including"Best Dressed Elf" and "Best Dressed Santa's Little Helper" otherwise known as Pet.
We are giving you plenty of notice to get your costumes ready and can't wait to see what you come up with.
The day will be full of festive cheer for all the family. The circular 5k route (twice round for the 10K runners) is perfect for families (dogs welcome!) and is accessible to all, you can run, walk, or even skip in true elf style if that takes your fancy. The event is open to all abilities and ages, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Further Ways to support Derbyshire Mind…
The profit from all tickets sold will go to Derbyshire Mind, however if you wanted to support Derbyshire Mind further, why not set-up a fundraising page and ask family and friends to sponsor you, we would be really grateful, you can set-up a Just Giving Page here: https://www.derbyshiremind.org.uk/how-to-set-up-your-justgiving-fundraising-page/
Ticket Info
We will be offering an early bird discount for the Eager Elves amongst you, this will run until the 30th of September. There will also be discounts available for family tickets and group or corporate teams.
Please note we will not be able to except entries on the day so tickets must be bought in advance.
What’s included in the ticket price?
Registration
Running Number
Medal for all finishers
Goody Bag
More Info...
You can read more about Mental Elf and also the work we do at Derbyshire Mind on our website.
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 introduce this event at Derbyshire Mind!
Frequently asked questions
Yes, there is a pay and display car park with ample parking.
There is a toilet block close to the start and finish line and other facilities around the site.
Absolutely, the more the merrier. Elvaston Castle is a great site and there is plenty to do while the runners are on the course.
There will be a small treat for all race finishers, as well as concession stands, drinks and food on-site, there is also the Elvaston Castle café too.
Our aim is that the event will go ahead rain or shine, we will only cancel if there is an extreme weather warning.
We would love it if our elves raised a minimum of £25 in sponsorship on top of your entry fee, but it's not compulsory. You can join our fundraising campaign on Just Giving here...
Tickets will ordinarily be non-refundable.
Drop us a line at fundraising@derbyshiremind.org.uk