Mental health charity Lancashire Mind will be holding its flagship, festive event on Sunday 3rd December 2023 at Witton Park, Blackburn.

This year there are opportunities to take part in the usual 5k and 10k runs, as well as a shorter 2k option.

All ticket sales, donations and corporate sponsorship raised will generate vital funds to run the independent mental health charity.

The event is family-friendly with a range of free activities on the day, such as storytelling, face painting and interactive wellbeing workshops.

Nicola Tomkins, Community and Events Fundraiser at Lancashire Mind explains more: “Mental Elf is always a fantastic, fun event and a great chance for all the family to get together, as well as supporting a great cause.

It’s the chance for sports teams to build their relationships outside their usual environment or for schools to bring along their students.

It gives an extra reason to take the dog out for a walk (we welcome furry friends) and it’s also a great way for businesses to engage with their colleagues and customers – no matter their size or sector.

This year we are reminding people they are not alone.

With more ways than ever before to get involved, we hope to see everyone unite at Mental Elf to promote the importance of looking after each other, and ourselves, this winter.”