Gateshead Half Marathon

Run past the famous landmarks of Gateshead

  • Date 30 May 2021
  • Location Gateshead
  • Registration fee £10
  • Sponsorship target £200

The Gateshead Half Marathon will take you through all of the cities famous landmarks, including the Gateshead Millenium Bridge and the Tyne Bridge. You'll then finish the 13.1mile race in the iconic Gateshead International Stadium.  

Charity places

To apply for one of ActionAid's charity places, just click the button below and complete our registration form.

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I have my own place

If you've got your own place in the Gateshead Half Marathon, and would like to raise money for ActionAid, let us know by clicking the button below.


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Daniel Connolly

Running really allows me to push myself, and - far more importantly - gives me the platform to highlight ActionAid's excellent work.

Daniel, ActionAid runner

Why run for ActionAid?

Purity Njigi is 15 years old and lives in Makima, Central Kenya. She is a member of her school's Junior Farmer Club.

ActionAid works with Purity's community and other communities in Kenya to promote sustainable agriculture. 

Purity says: "I have learnt how to be a real farmer with this project. I know when to plant, how to cultivate, when to water the plants and when to harvest. I also know which vegetables and beans are better for which season."

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Søren Bjerregaard/ActionAid

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Thank you so much for your incredible support – you are changing lives, for good.

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Contact us

If you have any questions or need support with your fundraising, please get in touch. Email events@actionaid.org or call 01460 238 000.

ActionAid

Page updated 31 March 2021