Mental Elf 2024: Festive Family Fun Run

Join South Kent Mind as we host our first 5km Family Fun Run this December 1st on The Leas, Folkestone!

The Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2DZ
Sunday 1st December 2024

Race starts at 12:00 and warm up at 11:50, with the registration desk open from 10:30

Whether you choose to run, jog, walk, wheel, or stroll your way around the course, this event has a focus on fun and is open to all ages and abilities (children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult). Please do come dressed in your best elf costumes as in addition to the fun run, there will be live entertainment and music, and prizes on offer for best dressed elf! Everyone will be sure to enjoy thems’elves, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Sign up to take part

Tickets are available now via Eventbrite.

Location

The Leas, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2DZ

Travel by bus:

Folkestone Bus Station, Bouverie Square. 5-10 minute walk to The Leas.

Find out more about bus routes to Folkestone Town Centre here

Travel by train:

Folkestone Central Train Station, CT19 5HD. 15 minute walk to The Leas.

Find out more about trains to Folkestone Central here

Travel by car:

Parking is available close by.

Race route

Pricing

Adult ticket
£10

Child ticket
£8

Child under 5
Free

Dog
Free

Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children)
£34

Team Ticket (Up to 8 people)
£70

Corporate opportunities

Main event sponsor - £1,000

Logo to appear on all event promotion including our website, social media, leaflets, press releases, staff email signatures (which can also be used by your staff) and medal lanyards.
Quotes from your organisation within website news articles and press releases.
Quotes can also be provided by South Kent Mind for any PR you wish to do around your sponsorship.
Your signage at the event.
Option to include marketing materials within the participant goody bag.
Dedicated social media posts thanking your organisation for its support.
Mentions of your support during the day through the PA system.
Half-price entry to the 5km race for up to five employees.

Finish line sponsor - £500

Logo to appear at the finish line.
Quotes from your organisation within website news articles and press releases.
Quotes can also be provided by South Kent Mind for any PR you wish to do around your sponsorship.
Your signage at the event.
Dedicated social media posts thanking your organisation for its support.
Mentions of your support during the day through the PA system.
Half-price entry to the 5km race for up to three employees.

Goody bag sponsor - £500

Sponsor sticker on outside of bag.
Goody bag sponsor card to appear in each bag.
Option to include marketing materials within the goody bag.
Quotes from your organisation within website news articles and press releases.
Quotes can also be provided by South Kent Mind for any PR you wish to do around your sponsorship.
Your signage at the event.
Dedicated social media posts thanking your organisation for their support.
Mentions of your support during the day through the PA system.
Half-price entry to the 5km race for up to three employees.

Event signage sponsor - £250

Your logo on event signage.
Dedicated social media posts thanking your organisation for its support.
Mentions of your support during the day through the PA system.
Half-price entry to the 5km race for up to two employees.

Product donations

We are asking local businesses to donate snacks which can be included in the participant goody bags at the end of the race. Ideally, we are looking for quantities of 300 for each item.

Any businesses who donate will receive:

Dedicated social media posts thanking your organisation for their support.
Mentions of your support during the day through the PA system.

For more information about Mental Elf sponsorship packages and to sponsor an event element please contact [email protected].

Team entry

Are you looking for something that can bring your employees together? Something that can create a sense of unity and build teamwork after a challenging year? Do you want to support a local charity, have fun, and help others this festive season?

Entry:

Group and company sign up (up to eight people) is £70 (further discounts given on larger groups.)

School entry

We are contacting local schools directly but if you would like your school to take part then please see the following document.

Information for schools .pdf file | 658 KB

Thank you to Lancashire Mind who created the original concept of Mental Elf.