Mental Elf 2026 5k Festive Fun Run - Coventry

A family-friendly festive 5K fun run or walk at War Memorial Park raising funds for Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind.

Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind host their fourth Mental Elf 5K Festive Fun Run at War Memorial Park. Participants can run or walk the 5K course, with Christmas fancy dress encouraged and prizes for the best-dressed elf and best-dressed dog. The event includes a warm-up session with a personal trainer, a medal and festive entertainment, and raises money for the charity's We Grow Together wellbeing service. Registration is at 11am, with the warm-up and safety briefing at 11:45am and the race starting at 12 noon.