We are overjoyed to bring back our popular Mental Elf festive fun run for a fourth year running!

Check out last year's event here.

Taking place at Cannon Hill Park on Sunday 29th November, this is an inclusive event for all ages, abilities and communities. Participants can choose to walk, jog, run or skip the 1.5km or 5km route. This event celebrates bringing people together, not only to fundraise, but to spend time in nature, raising awareness for mental health and wellbeing. It promotes the benefits of physical activity, connecting with people and doing something good for you whilst giving something back to your local mental health charity.

Sadly, the festive season can be a difficult time for some people. Throughout December 2025, Birmingham Mind's mental health helpline team handled 1,540 calls, averaging 50 calls per day, including 139 calls between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.

All funds raised during our festive fun run will stay here in Birmingham to help support the vital services to support people with their mental health. Services such as our Central Wellbeing Hub at The Bullring & Grand Central.

Thank you to all our elves and to everyone who sponsors them. Together we can ensure everyone has access to vital mental health support across Birmingham and the wider communities.