Mental Elf 2023 Festive Fun Run
Contact Information
Witton Country ParkPreston Old Road
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB2 2TP
Mental Elf is a fun run with the emphasis on fun - we have an under 16's 2k route, a 5k route for all ages and a 10k route for people aged 16+. It doesn't matter if you're a seasoned runner or prefer a stroll in the park, the event is for everyone, with the 10k an option if you'd like a bit more of a challenge.
It's a relaxed, enjoyable event, with a team of supportive marshals around the route to encourage you, and back runners to make sure no-one is left behind. We have people of all ages and abilities taking part. It's not a timed event because the focus is on completing the distance, not on being the fastest, but you're welcome to time yourself if you're looking for a PB. As well as the fun runs, we also have activities in the indoor arena, so if you want to bring friends and family who aren't joining the run, there's plenty to keep them entertained whilst they wait to cheer you over the finish line.
Choose from three different distances: 2k, 5k, 10k
Sunday 3rd December
Venue: Witton Park, Blackburn
Times: 2k Mini Elf (aged 15 or under) 10:45am | 5k (all ages) 11:45am | 10k (aged 16+) 12 noon
Thank you to our main event sponsor, James Hall - SPAR
Event is open 10am- 2.30pm
Event registration opens at 10am
2km start time 10.45am
5km start time 11.45am
10km start time 12pm
December 2023
Road Directions
Witton Country Park is approx 1 mile to the west of Blackburn town centre and 2 miles from junction 3 of the M65.
A large car park is located at the main entrance to the park off Preston Old Road A674, next to the all-weather sports turf facilities and next to Pleasington playing fields pavilion.
For disabled park users, there are car parking bays on the main car park and also very limited parking at the pavilion. To open the barrier for access up the main drive (15 mph speed limit) a RADAR key is required.
Parking charges only apply to the main and astroturf car parks, from 8am to 9pm, 365 days a year.
Tower Road and Pleasington car parks are free.
The cost is 60p for 2 hours or £1.80 for the whole day. The machines take both coin and card payments (including contactless).
Blue badge holders are exempt from the parking charges if a valid blue badge is correctly displayed.
Public Transport Directions
The park is well served by local buses (152) and is about 1/2 mile from Cherry Tree rail station. Contact Blackburn Visitor Centre for further information 01254 688040
Alternatively, for public transport information out of our normal office hours contact: Travel Line: 0871 200 2233 (for bus services around the Lancashire area) or National Rail Enquiries 03457 48 49 50
