Go Bright Fun Run in partnership with Mind Harrogate
Join us for a 5k family fun run this summer. Every entry helps support Mind in Harrogate District’s Children and Young People’s Mental Health service.
- Booking essential
Join us for a feel‑good 5K in the abbey and water garden. Whether you run, walk, or jog, this family‑friendly event is all about coming together for better mental health. Expect colourful fancy dress, fun prizes, and activities to keep younger runners smiling. Every entry helps support Mind in Harrogate District’s Children and Young People’s Mental Health service.
Once the run finishes, there will be fancy dress prize giving, hosting from Your Harrogate Radio, lots of music, and a fun, celebratory atmosphere on the Ball Games Field. Families can also enjoy children’s activities as part of the National Trust’s Summer of Play, making it a great day out for all ages.
The run will start at 9:00am. We recommend arriving from 8:00am to allow time for parking, registration and taking part in the warm‑up. As this event is happening before standard admission to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal opens, only Go Bright Fun Run ticket holders can access the grounds at 9:00am. If friends or family wish to watch the run itself, they will need to take part or purchase a Go Bright Fun Run ticket.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £15.00 |
| Child Under 15 | £12.00 |
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | £0.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01423 503335 or visit the link to find out more and book your ticket. You'll need a ticket to take part.
- Meeting point
Please park in Car Park B and follow the event marshals to the Ball Games Field.
- What to bring and wear
The theme is ‘Go Bright for mental health’, so anything bright, bold and fun. Fancy dress is totally optional, but there will be prizes for best dressed adult, Child and dog!
- Accessibility
This is a fun run, not a competitive race. You are welcome to take part at your own pace. The run is not timed.
- Other
This event is designed for all abilities, including first time runners and walkers. Prams and wheelchairs are welcome. The route is fully accessible but it is hilly in parts. Every entry helps support Mind in Harrogate District’s Children and Young People’s Mental Health service. © 2025 Mind in Harrogate District is a registered charity (no. 1151271) and a charitable incorporated organisation in England.
Upcoming events
Garden and abbey tour
Join one of our volunteer tour guides to discover the secrets and surprises of Studley Royal Water Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Abbey tour
Join one of our volunteer tour guides to discover more about the largest and most complete monastic ruins in the country.
Monastic wealth tour
Join one of our volunteer tour guides to discover more about what made this Cistercian Monastery so profitable.
Uncover the mysteries of the masons' marks
Join one of our volunteer tour guides for an interactive tour of the hundreds of masons’ marks found carved into the runs of Fountains Abbey.