Bupa Great North Run - 15 September 2013
About
If you have a place already:Join our team
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Where: Newcastle When: Sunday 15 September 2013 The Bupa Great North Run is the world's largest half marathon - with over 54,000 runners pounding the streets of Newcastle, Gateshead and South Shields every year, this is a race not to be missed. One of the most exciting events in the sporting calendar, it draws thousands of supporters, creating an electrifying atmosphere which leaves the participants buzzing. At 13.1 miles it is challenging yet achievable and the sense of pride you will gain from taking part to raise money for charity will make it all the more worthwhile. How to join inBreast Cancer Care has a limited number of guaranteed charity places available for this event which are allocated on a first come first served basis. In return for a place we ask that you raise a minimum of £300 in sponsorship, and there is an entry fee of £50 to cover our own costs: Apply for a charity place today Ballot entryThe 2013 ballot is now closed. If you have been successful in the ballot we’d love you to join team Breast Cancer Care - please let us know your details on our online form and we’ll send you a welcome pack. |
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Fundraising targets Charity place runners Own place runners |
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How we will support you
We hope to welcome you to Team Breast Cancer Care very soon! |
Your resourcesFor 2013 runners: All fundraising should be returned to Breast Cancer Care by 16 December 2013 |
FAQs
Questions
How do I sign up?
What is the minimum fundraising total I have to raise?
Will I receive a vest to wear on the day?
When will my welcome pack arrive?
What happens on the day?
Can I collect sponsorship online?
How do I pay in my sponsorship?
How do I withdraw from the event?
I am looking for accommodation for the event, where is best to stay?
All other questions
The public ballot for the 2013 Bupa Great North Run has now closed. If you have your own place you can still join our team and if you missed out, don't worry you can sign up for a charity place. Or you can have a look at our other running events.
What is the minimum fundraising total I have to raise?
If you have your own place in the race then there is no minimum sponsorship target – we just ask that you try and raise as much as you can.
If you have one of our guaranteed places then we ask that you pledge to raise a minimum of £300 in sponsorship.
Will I receive a vest to wear on the day?
Yes! We will be sending out a state of the art running vest or T-shirt to you in the post about a month before race day. Please remember to specify which vest or T-shirt size you would like when confirming your place.
When will my welcome pack arrive?
We will send out your welcome pack in the post within two weeks of you signing up. While you wait for the pack to arrive, please click on the Fundraising tab (above) for some great hints and tips to get you started.
Please visit our 'Race day' section above or visit the Bupa Great North Run website for all details on what to expect on race day.
Can I collect sponsorship online?
Yes. We recommend you sign up to Just Giving and follow their easy step by step guide to create your own online fundraising page. All money raised through your page will be automatically sent through to us and allocated to your record.
How do I pay in my sponsorship?
The easiest way to pay in your money is online. However, you can also send cheques in the post to:
Breast Cancer Care Events
Admail
4161
London
SE1 0ZB
Don’t forget to write your name, Breast Cancer Care number and event name on the back of your cheques.
How do I withdraw from the event?
You will receive a race pack from the race organizers. This pack will include an official event magazine with deferral instructions.
Complete a deferment slip, and send it to the Race Organisers, Nova International, with your race number and timing chip by using the A5 freepost envelope that the timing chip comes in.
Whether you have a charity guaranteed place or your own place for the Bupa Great North Run, please contact us to notify us you will be deferring.
I am looking for accommodation for the event, where is best to stay?
Please see the following website for advice on where to stay for your Bupa Great North Run.
For all other questions or queries on the event, please see the Bupa Great North Run website.
