BUPA Great North Run

Charity entry for the Great North Run has now closed, and all our places are full. If you would like to pre-register to get one of our guaranteed charity places for the 2011 event, contact the Events Team on 0870 4204301 or email events@LCDisability.org.

Got your own place?

If you have been lucky enough to get your own 'ballot' place for the 2010 event, why not join Team Runability to support Leonard Cheshire Disability - you'll get the same great support package as our guaranteed place runners, but can choose your own sponsorship targets. Call the Events Team on 0870 420 4301 or email events@LCDisability.org to get your welcome pack.

The Bupa Great North Run

The Bupa Great North Run is the world's largest half marathon, growing in popularity and size year after year. Starting in the great city of Newcastle and finishing on the North Sea coast in South Shields, the sense of achivement and the atmosphere created by spectators you pass is something you'll remember forever.

Join Team Runability

Joining Team Runability for the Bupa Great North Run means that you are raising vital funds that will help us provide innovative services that give disabled people the opportunity to live life their way.

As a member of Team Runability, you will be supported from start to finish, with:

• Guaranteed entry to the Bupa Great North Run.
• A fundraising pack containing an exclusive Leonard Cheshire Disability running vest, sponsor forms, training guide and fundraising tips.
• Regular team e-newsletters to keep you updated with the latest news, fundraising ideas and training tips.
• A dedicated events team member to answer any questions and support you in your fundraising.
• An exclusive Leonard Cheshire Disability running vest.
• Loud and dedicated cheering squads out on the route, which your friends and family can be part of.
• A post-race reception complete with free sports massage to help you celebrate and unwind once you have completed your half marathon challenge.
• Exclusive voucher entitling you to 10% discount on shoes and clothing, a free pair of technical socks and free digital gait analysis at all Up & Running stores
- ensuring you're fully kitted out for the day!

Register now for 2011

To register for one of our Great North Run guaranteed places, we ask that you pay a registration fee of £40 and pledge to raise a minimum sponsorship (tbc) to help Leonard Cheshire Disability continue to support disabled people in the UK and 52 countries worldwide.

We are now taking pre-registrations for the 2011 Great North Run. To apply now and guarantee your place for next year, simply click on the register to run tab above.

Don't worry if the Bupa Great North Run isn't for you, why not check out our full event and challenge calendar? We have so many amazing events lined up, from 5kms to marathons, bike rides to overseas adventures and triathlons to parachute jumps.

Use the form below to apply for your guaranteed place in the Great North Run 2011 for Leonard Cheshire Disability.

Once you have submitted your form, you will receive details on how to submit payment for your entry fee.

Note: Questions marked with a red * are mandatory.

1. Contact details

Title

 

First Name

 

Last Name

 

Address line 1

 

Address line 2

 

City

 

County

 

Post Code

 

Email Address

 

Phone Number

 

Mobile Phone

 

2. Date of birth (dd/mm/yy)

 

3. How did you hear about running for Leonard Cheshire Disability?

	Google
	Facebook
	Twitter
	Gumtree
	Runners World
	Poster or flyer (please tell us where you saw it)
	Newspaper (please specify)
	I have taken part in an event for Leonard Cheshire Disability before (please specify)
	I have a connection to a Leonard Cheshire Disability service (please give details)
	Other (please specify)

4. We provide our running vests for all our runners. What size do you require?

-- Please Select -- Male - SmallMale - MediumMale - LargeMale - X largeFemale - SmallFemale - MediumFemale - LargeFemale - X large

5. What is your predicted time for running this half marathon? (hrs, mins)

 

6. Do you have a special reason for running for Leonard Cheshire Disability?

7. Are you happy to be contacted by our press team?

	Yes
	No

8. Please read the conditions of entry below and tick the box to agree to these conditions (please note: if you do not agree, you will not be awarded a place).

	I agree
	I do not agree

LEONARD CHESHIRE DISABILITY PARTICIPANT CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1. I apply for a Guaranteed Entry in the 2011 Great North Run (“the Run”) with Leonard Cheshire Disability.

2. I understand that Guaranteed Entries on the Run are limited, subject to availability, and that this application for a Guaranteed Entry in the Run is subject to written acceptance by Leonard Cheshire Disability.

3. I am currently sufficiently well and fit to participate in the Run

4. I will adhere to any guidance relating to health, age, sponsorship or other matters issued by the race organisers or Leonard Cheshire Disability

5. If this application is not accepted, Leonard Cheshire Disability will promptly return my registration fee of £40, but the fee will not be returnable in any other circumstances.

6. If I am accepted for a Guaranteed Entry, I commit to raise as much as possible (at least £350) in addition to my registration fee of £40.

7. I agree that prior to the event my registration fee is only refundable if for any reason Leonard Cheshire Disability does not offer me a guaranteed place or if I take up a ballot place offered to me by the race organisers. My registration fee is not refundable in the event that I am unable to run through injury or for any other reason.  After the event, my registration fee will only be refunded on written request if I have collected a total sponsorship amount of £350 on top of the registration fee and sent it to Leonard Cheshire Disability on or before 21 October 2011.  

 

8. I note that Leonard Cheshire Disability will take into account the sponsorship amount I expect to raise when it considers whether to offer me a guaranteed place in the 2011 Great North Run, and that Leonard Cheshire Disability’s advised individual target sponsorship is at least £350 (in addition to the registration fee of £40).

9. I will only collect sponsorship once you have accepted my application. I will encourage sponsors to make payments by Gift Aid where possible.

10. The registration fee and a part of the monies raised by me will be used by Leonard Cheshire Disability to meet both the costs of obtaining a Guaranteed Entry and any other costs relating to the Run. The balance will be used by Leonard Cheshire Disability for its general charitable purposes.

11. I commit to forwarding all funds raised to Leonard Cheshire Disability no later than one month after the Run (cheques should be made payable to Leonard Cheshire Disability).

12. Should I for any reason decide not to, or be unable to, either take up or use a Guaranteed Entry allocated to me, I will inform Leonard Cheshire Disability immediately and return all materials to Leonard Cheshire Disability.

13. If I do not take part in the Run, I will ask my sponsors whether they require any monies to be returned to them, and will return monies to them if they require it.

14. I agree that neither Leonard Cheshire Disability nor the organiser shall be liable for my death, personal injury or any loss or damage sustained by me as a consequence of my participation in the The Run except to the extent that the same is caused by its negligence.

15. I understand that Leonard Cheshire Disability may use a photographer to capture images at the event. I consent to Leonard Cheshire Disability, and all of its authorised third parties, using any or all of this material for fundraising and promotional purposes. I understand that any or all of this material will become part of Leonard Cheshire Disability's image library, and will be stored for a period of up to 5 years. I further consent to Leonard Cheshire Disability using my image and name in press releases immediately following the event.

Who takes part?
What do I get if I run the Great North Run for Leonard Cheshire Disability?
What happens if I don’t raise the minimum sponsorship?
What do you mean by an own place entry?
What if I’ve never run a half marathon before?
What help is there with training for the Great North Run?
What about accommodation?
What does my registration fee go towards?
What happens if I get an injury?
What to do next...

Who takes part?
Everyone and anyone age 18 and over. We also welcome registrations from groups wanting to run as a team.

What do I get if I run for Leonard Cheshire Disability?
All runners receive a welcome pack including sponsorship forms, posters and plenty of fundraising and training advice. You will receive our regular team newsletters, as well as invitations to our pre and post race parties on the Great North Run weekend. We are on hand to offer ongoing support wherever we can.

What happens if I don’t raise the minimum sponsorship?
Our guaranteed place runners are asked to raise a minimum of £350 in sponsorship. There is no penalty if you don’t manage to raise the minimum sponsorship target but we ask that you don’t apply for a place unless you feel confident and committed to raising the sponsorship. Of course, we are always on hand to help with your fundraising in any way that we can.

What do you mean by an own place entry?
This is where individuals obtain their own entry into the Great North Run through general application. Leonard Cheshire Disability encourages runners with their own place to raise as much as they can for us.

What if I’ve never run a half marathon before?
That’s fine, in fact most of our team have never run a half marathon before. Last year we helped over 150 people across the finishing line through our comprehensive training advice and support.

What help is there with training for the Great North Run?
You will receive training plans in your Welcome Pack, and we will also send you regular training tips and invite you to join the Leonard Cheshire Disability online runner’s forum, where you can swap tips and post questions.

What about accommodation?
For those who need it, we will provide you with information about booking accommodation in our newsletters.

What does my registration fee go towards?
To register for one of Leonard Cheshire Disability's guaranteed places in the Great North Run we require a registration fee of £40 (or £30 if purchased before 1 June 2010). Your registration fee goes directly to the Great North Run organisers to cover administrative costs. It is not included in your sponsorship target and there is a strict no-refund or transfer policy.

What happens if I get an injury?
Should you unfortunately have to pull out due to illness or injury you must contact us immediately. For anyone running on a guaranteed entry Leonard Cheshire Disability will receive an additional entry for the following year and we will be happy to consider you for this place.

What to do next...
Please complete the registration form and return it to us, or if you have any other questions please do not hesitate to call our Running Hotline on 0870 420 430 1 or EMAIL US.

If you would like to apply by post for your Great North Run place, please download the application form below.

Once you have filled in your application, please send to:
Great North Run 2010, Leonard Cheshire Disability, 66 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RL.