Mental Elf Festive Fun Run
Next dates
- 09:30 - 12:00
Kick-start your festive season by joining Richmond Borough Mind for our Mental Elf Festive Fun Run on Sunday 6th December 2026. The fun and registration begin at 9:30AM, and the run begins at 11AM.
Whether you choose to run, walk, jog or jingle your way around our festive 5K route in Marble Hill Park, every step you take will support Richmond Borough Mind and local people experiencing mental health challenges. It’s the perfect event to enjoy with friends, family, colleagues or even your four-legged companions, with festive fancy dress very much encouraged!
The event celebrates the connection between physical activity and positive mental wellbeing, and raises vital funds for our life-changing services. You can expect Christmas cheer: a festive sing-a-long, warm refreshments, eco-friendly finisher’s medals and a fantastic community atmosphere as we come together to show that nobody should face a mental health challenge alone.
The 5k route is 3 laps around the park. We want to involve as many community members as possible, so you are welcome to complete 1 or 2 laps of the route if you prefer.
Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or simply looking for a fun morning out with loved ones, everyone is welcome.
Tickets available here - Mental Elf Festive Fun Run 2026 - Richmond Borough Mind
Sunday 6 December 2026. Registration and fun from 9.30am, the run begins at 11am
Marble Hill Park, Richmond Road, Twickenham
All abilities welcome, fancy dress strongly encouraged!
Supporting local mental health services
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
How to get there
Marble Hill Park is located in between Twickenham and Richmond town centres. Mental Elves are strongly encouraged to arrive under their own steam or by public transport.
Address: Marble Hill Park, Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 2NL
By public transport
Train access: St Margaret’s and Twickenham rail stations.
Tube access: Richmond station 1 mile.
Bus access: TfL 33, 490, H22, R68, R70
The closest bus stops to Marble Hill Park are Marble Hill Park/Crown Road and St Stephen’s Church.
On foot
The site can be reached on foot from Twickenham Station (22 minutes walk) and St Margaret’s station (11 minutes walk)
By road
Sat Nav instructions:
Postcode : TW1 2NL
Latitude : 51.450975
Longtitude : -0.315819
Parking onsite will be severely limited due to other events at Marble Hill Park, however on-street parking in the surrounding roads is available free of charge on Sunday mornings. Please refer to parking signage as this can vary by location.
