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Bupa Great North Run, 5 October 2008
This half-marathon between Newcastle and South Shields is the World's Biggest Running Event! A challenging but hugely enjoyable race offering amazing views from the Tyne Bridge.
The 2008 race will take place on Sunday 5 October 2008. With its 13.1 mile route, over the Tyne Bridge to South Shields, the event promises to be as memorable as ever for all who take part.
Why join the ActionAid Team?
Our guaranteed places are now full BUT if you are one of the lucky ones to receive a ballot place and would like to support ActionAid then we would love to welcome you onboard the team, please contact us and we will send you our Fundraising Pack.We don’t just hand out aid. We work with people in poor countries to give them the power and resources to change their own lives – for good.
We recognise that a fundraising target can seem daunting at first however we at ActionAid will offer you a Fundraising Coordinator giving support, ideas and advice on fundraising and the event itself including that all important ActionAid Running Vest!
Join our fundraising community www.myactionaid.org.uk – allowing you to create a personalised fundraising page, upload photos, add blogs, join forums, interact with the ActionAid Marathon Running Team and receive donations securely online without any loss of commission.
Why our runners ran the Great North Run in 2007 for ActionAid:
“Because they are such a worthy cause – why wouldn’t I run for them? It’s the least I could do.”
Emma Nash, 38 years, 1hr, 59 mins, 30 secs
“To support ActionAid in the fight against poverty”
Andy Litherland, 31 years, 1hr 12 mins
“To help others and give people opportunity”
James Harding, 24 years, 1hr, 42 mins
“To make a small contribution to help some of the world’s poorest people”
Will Smith, 28 years, 1hr, 24 mins, 25 secs
“Because I wanted to raise some money for them”
Laura Pirt, 32 years, 2hrs, 21 mins
Event resources
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MyActionAid
Highlights
- Get fit
- Set yourself a challenge to achieve
- Learn more about ActionAid
- Meet other ActionAid supporters
You will receive
- Ongoing fundraising support
- ActionAid running vest
Contact us
- run@actionaid.org.uk
- +44 (0)1460 238 047