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Join South Kent Mind as we host our first 5km Family Fun Run this December 1st on The Leas, Folkestone!
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Join South Kent Mind as we host our first 5km Family Fun Run this December 1st on The Leas, Folkestone!
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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!
Tickets are available now via Eventbrite.
The Leas, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2DZ
Folkestone Bus Station, Bouverie Square. 5-10 minute walk to The Leas.
Find out more about bus routes to Folkestone Town Centre here
Folkestone Central Train Station, CT19 5HD. 15 minute walk to The Leas.
Find out more about trains to Folkestone Central here
Parking is available close by.
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
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:
For more information about Mental Elf sponsorship packages and to sponsor an event element please contact [email protected].
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?
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.
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