Ignis Asset Management Women's 10k
Described as the largest, friendliest and most atmospheric women only 10k in the UK, this event is not to be missed.
Ignis Asset Management Women's 10k - Sunday 13 May 2012
About
Breast Cancer Care is looking for ladies to join our team in this year's Ignis Asset Management Women's 10k. Described as the largest, friendliest and most atmospheric women only 10k in the UK, this event is not to be missed.
Whether you walk, jog, run or do it in fancy dress we hope you will join Team Breast Cancer Care for an unforgettable experience both in the lead up to and on race day.
The event is suitable for women of all abilities and is a must in the Glasgow events calendar. Get your girls together and enjoy the socialising opportunities training will bring.
More than 12,000 ladies will be at the start line in beautiful Bellahouston park before heading around Glasgow’s South Side and through Pollock Park. Will you be there this year?
How we will support you as part of Team Breast Cancer Care
In return for pledging to raise money for us, we will support you by providing you with:
a pink Breast Cancer Care T-shirt - a welcome pack full of fundraising and training advice
- a training plan and top tips from our sports ambassador, Denise Lewis
- support and advice from a dedicated member of the sports team
- newsletters and emails to keep you updated
- cheering squads on the course to support you on route
- a goody bag at the finish line
- fundraising materials
- 20 per cent off your first purchase from Sweaty Betty - specialists in performance wear for women.
We hope to welcome you to Team Breast Cancer Care very soon!
Race day
2011 Ignis Asset Management Women's 10k route map
Your race pack will be sent to you by the race officials in the second week of April. This pack will include timing chips, race numbers, an information booklet and race T-shirt.
Breast Cancer Care will be there on the day and we will have two cheering points. More information on our exact location will be issued with your T-shirt in advance of the event. We will also be there to greet you at the finish line and present you with a goody bag as a token of our appreciation. Look out for us!
To make sure that you are fully prepared for race day, please keep an eye on the Ignis Asset Management Women’s 10k website for all the information you require.
For any queries regarding the race at anytime please call the race officials on 0141 287 9808.
Join our team
Registration for the 2012 Ignis Asset Management Women's 10k will open soon.
Once you have registered your place, please let us know by calling 0141 353 8330 or email scottishruns@breastcancercare.org.uk to join the team and receive your welcome pack.
Please let us know the following details:
- your full name
- address
- telephone number
- running t-shirt size (S, M, L, XL)
- how you heard about Breast Cancer Care.
Training tips
Training is essential to your Women’s 10k preparation. The more you put in the more enjoyable your experience will be!
We have designed some guidelines for you to follow, please see below our training plans.
Our week by week training plan specifies how far and how often you should run. It also tells you when to rest in order to get the most out of your training. We suggest you should start your preparation eight weeks before the race. The increase in mileage in our training plan is designed to help you improve your fitness level for the big day.
Use our stretching guide to help you fully prepare for yourself for your training sessions and on race day.
Don’t forget to keep visiting this page to get the most up-to-date advice.
Fundraising
Reaching your fundraising target can be a challenge, but don’t worry as we have some useful tips to help you plan and coordinate your fundraising.
Check out our seasonal fundraising ideas to ensure that your fundraising is fresh and on trend.
All sponsorship should be collected and returned to Breast Cancer Care by 8 August 2012.
Social networks
Remember, it’s your network of friends, family, colleagues and contacts who will support you with your training and fundraising. Keep them updated every step of the way with your Facebook profile, blog or Twitter account.
Tell them how your training is going (with pictures for added impact) and let them know how you’re getting on with your fundraising target. You can even upload pictures on the day to show everyone your progress along the route! If you follow Breast Cancer Care on Facebook and Twitter, we’ll keep you up to date with the goings-on here, and keep you on track with support and tips.
Fundraising materials
Download your very own fundraising planner to follow to ensure that your fundraising activities run as smoothly as possible.
Use this downloadable poster to promote your fundraising events.
Online fundraising
Now you can raise sponsorship without all the hassle. No more dealing with cash and cheques, no more chasing friends after the event. Simply create a free, online fundraising page, personalise it with a photo and message, and email it to your friends, family and work colleagues. They can donate quickly and securely online with a credit or debit card. Online donations from UK taxpayers are worth almost a third more to us with Gift Aid, which can be claimed on online donations. Follow the instructions to set up your unique JustGiving page.
Once you’ve created your page, email the link to friends, family, colleagues and classmates. You can even add the JustGiving application to your Facebook page to make it even easier for your friends to donate.
For more information or help setting up your page, visit www.justgiving.com or call the Justgiving helpdesk on 0845 021 2110.
Please note: Justgiving money will only be attributed to the person who set up the Justgiving page, so please do not set up joint pages as we are unable to share the money between several people.
How do I pay in my sponsorship?
There are few ways in which your sponsorship money will reach us:
JustGiving
If you have decided to create a Justgiving fundraising page, then you do not need to do anything as all your sponsorship money will automatically be sent directly to our bank account. Please note that it can take up to four weeks to show up on your fundraising record at Breast Cancer Care.
Cheque
Please send all cheques to the address below:
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.
Online
You can also pay money in directly on the Breast Cancer Care website. If you use our online paying in function then please remember to send us your sponsorship forms so that we can claim Gift Aid.
Enclosed in your welcome pack, which you will receive when you register for your event, will be your pay-in forms. You can send them to us along with your sponsorship money and sponsorship forms. Please do not send cash in the post.
Once you join Team Breast Cancer Care we will provide you with further fundraising tips and ideas!
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?
All other questions
Answers
Please visit our 'Join our team' section.
What is the minimum fundraising total I have to raise?
We do not ask you to raise a minimum amount and appreciate whatever amount you are able to raise for the charity.
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 Ignis Asset Management Women’s 10k website for details on the route and what to expect on race day.
Can I collect sponsorship online?
Yes. We recommend you sign up to JustGiving 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 must notify the race officials of your withdrawn entry. You can email them at runglasgow@glasgowlife.co.uk or call them on 0141 287 9808.
Please do let Breast Cancer Care know that you are no longer part of the team so we know not to expect you on race day.
For all other questions or queries on the event, please see the Ignis Asset Management Women’s 10k website.
