Great North Run 2008
Sunday October 5th, 2008
Are you seeking a challenge that will leave you filled with pride and a real sense of achievement? Why not raise much needed funds for your favourite charity
and take part in the largest half marathon in the world - The Great North Run!
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The Great North Run is the largest half marathon event in the world with over 47,000 runners taking part each year! This exhilarating run takes you through Newcastle, Gateshead and South Shields clocking up 13.1 miles in total.
Whether you're a competitive runner or prefer to take a more relaxed approach, raising sponsorship to support your favourite charity couldn't feel more rewarding. So what are you waiting for - grab your running shoes or your comic costumes and be part of this fantastic challenge.
Whether you have your own place or you would like to take advantage of one of our charities' guaranteed places we can put you on the start line on Sunday 5th October 2008- in the 28th running year of the Great North Run.
Simply click here to request an information pack and register your interest to run for your favourite charity.
The 2008 Great North Run will be held on Sunday 5th October
The Great North Run follows a lightly undulating 13.1 mile route (21km) around Newcastle, Gateshead and South Shields.
Tens of thousands of people run half marathon races every year - many of them for the first time. It's therefore perfectly achievable for the 'average' person to complete the course but you DO need to train - and that means more than just a couple of jogs in the park!
However, help is at hand in our fitness advice pages where we give you a range of sample training schedules. Your chosen charity may also be able to give you help and support in terms of your training plan but whatever you do don't do nothing!
Running is one of those great sports where you won't need lots of expensive equipment. Admittedly running shoes can be expensive but they should last for around 500 miles which is 6 months on an average 25 miles/week training schedule. Once again help is at hand in the form of our Kit Advice pages where you will learn the importance of choosing the correct running shoes. But it's not enough to just choose the correct shoes - you've got to buy them at least a couple of months before the event itself so that you can wear them in!
Most charities will ask you to raise at least £300 to take part in the Great North Run.
However, you shouldn't find it difficult to raise £300 - after all you don't run 13.1 miles every day do you?! Top tips include asking your employer to match everything else you raise pound for pound and asking people to sponsor you per mile (so the minimum you'll get from anybody is £13!
Once again more advice is available is on doitforcharity.com on our Fundraising Advice pages and your chosen charity should be able to help out as well
Simply click here to request an information pack and register your interest to run in the Great North Run. Hundreds of charities on doitforcharity.com have places available and as long as you commit to raising the minimum sponsorship they will be delighted to have you running on their behalf!
Location:
Newcastle
Registration Fee:
£50 approx
Distance (KM):
21
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