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Oct 2024
Mental Elf 5k run to be held in Knaresborough for the first time
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The 'Mental Elf' 5K Fun Run is set to take place in Knaresborough for the first time.
The event will take place on Sunday, December 1 at Conyngham Hall.
Participants, dressed as elves, or in other festive outfits, will run the 5K Conyngham Hall Parkrun route.
The run aims to raise essential funds for Mind in Harrogate District, helping to provide a new mental health service for children and young people.
The Mental Elf concept was created by Lancashire Mind over a decade ago, and this year, more than 50 local Minds will be hosting Mental Elf events across the country.
Tom Gordon, Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough is set to take officially start the race and take part.
Strive Group, the main sponsor, is using the run to kick off a new, long-term partnership with Mind in Harrogate. Coach Gyms, sponsors of the goodie bags and leaders of the pre-race warm-up, will be giving away 12-month gym memberships to the fastest finishers.
The team at Mind in Harrogate District are busy planning their first Mental Elf Fun Run
The Medal sponsor for the event is Harrogate estate agents Verity Frearson.
Verity Frearson marketing manager, Lyndsay Snodgrass said:
Verity Frearson are always keen to champion local events that bring the community together especially when there’s a bit of silliness involved. The Mental Elf Fun Run is right up our street and we’re really excited to support an event raising important funds for Mind in Harrogate District
Holly Astbury, head of corporate partnerships at Mind in Harrogate District, said:
I’m so pleased to be working with local businesses that share our goal of supporting mental health in the community. Their involvement is crucial, as we couldn’t run events like this without their support. Having partners aligned with our vision makes all the difference in raising the funds needed to continue our work.
A dog dressed in a festive coat at a previous Mental Elf run
The event will also feature live entertainment from the Harrogate Rock Choir.
There will also be prizes for the best dressed elf and the best dressed dog in the ‘Festive Furry Friend’ category.
Participants can sign up individually, in teams, or as families, with group discounts available.
Proceeds from the run will directly support Mind in Harrogate District, providing essential mental health services for local children and young people.
For more information and to register click here.
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