Mental Elf 2024
That’s right… Mental Elf has arrived in Brecon for winter 2024!
Take part in the festive family 5km fun run at The Promenade park on Sunday 8th December.
Registration opens at 10.30am and the run begins at 12 noon.
Join us at our festive fun run where you can walk, jog, skip or run our 5km route. As well as the fun run, there will be festive activities for the family, a hot drink station, a goody bag with your very own medal and more. And don’t forget your elf ears or Santa hats! While Christmas fancy dress is not required, it’s very much encouraged and there will be prizes for best dressed on the day. Mental Elf is open to all abilities and ages and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
Mental Elf is an inclusive and non-competitive event which focuses on bringing people together, not only to fundraise, but to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing. It promotes the benefits of physical activity, connecting with people and doing something to help others.
All donations raised during Mental Elf stay here in Brecon and District Mind to help fund our vital services to support people in our community with their mental health and wellbeing. Click here to see what services we offer.
Corporate opportunities
Supporting people’s mental health has never been more important than it is right now. Your colleagues, customers, suppliers and the communities you want to reach all have mental health. There’s no better time to show your company’s commitment to improving mental health for everyone.
Partnering with us for Mental Elf 2024 would be an excellent opportunity to raise your business profile whilst supporting Brecon and District Mind’s vital work. We have a couple of sponsorship opportunities remaining plus other ways you could support us.
Volunteering
We would not be able to make Mental Elf a success without the support of amazing volunteers. We have various roles available, a sign-up form will be available soon!
The location
The event starts above the Brecon Boathouse.
Please, wherever possible walk, jog, cycle or use public transport when attending the event. If you do have to drive, please consider car-sharing to reduce our impact on both the environment and other park users. Please also watch out for other park users when arriving and leaving.
Parking may be limited and starts at £2.50. Free parking is available at The Watton car park by the bus station, follow the directions below for a mile long walk. Other town car parks are signposted which are no more than a mile from the start.
Course Description
The course is 5000m (5k) long and is at Y Promenâd (The Promenade), Brecon. The course is run on a mixture of grass and permanent paths. Some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain. There will be marshals along the course and route signs in place.
Facilities
Toilets are available, there is a 20p charge. There is a children’s play area.
Getting there by bus
Buses arrive at Brecon bus station. Turn left past the Markets Tavern. First right to walk through town past St Marys church. Continue straight to Ship St. Down the hill to the traffic lights. Second turning right (glass shop on the corner). Look for the pedestrian entrance to the course on the left. Follow the river to the start.
Getting there on foot
As above. Pedestrian entrances to Promenade at Watergate, Kensington, and Fennifach Road.
Getting there by road
Enter postcode LD3 9LL into SatNav.
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From A470 South and A40 West:
At roundabout just outside Brecon follow for Llanfaes B4601. Continue for 1 mile, crossing the bridge. Then turn left at traffic lights. After 0.5 mile turn left onto FenniFach Road, brown sign for Parking Promenade.
From A470 North and A40 East:
At roundabout follow for Brecon B4601. Continue straight for 1.5 miles following the one-way system through town to traffic lights. Take slight right to Watergate (almost straight on). After 0.5 mile turn left onto FenniFach Road, brown sign for Parking Promenade.
