When is it? Sunday 16 September 2012

Fundraising target: £250

Registration fee: £50 (returnable if your application is unsuccessful)

Shown live on the BBC, this is the biggest and best half marathon in the world.

Located in the northeast, the Great North Run captures the wonderful sights of Newcastle, taking you over the famous Tyne Bridge and along the gorgeous beach of South Shields. 

Sign up now for the Official Ballot

The Official Ballot for the Great North Run is now open and it closes at Midday on Monday 6th February. Apply for your place here and also register your interest with us. Whether you are successful in the ballot or not, we’d love you to join our team, so get in touch at run@actionaid.org.

Why join ActionAid?

If you run with ActionAid, we will offer you:

• unbeatable advice on training and fundraising
• access to our dedicated fundraising community
• our vision for change, for good