BUPA Great North Run
- Date: 16 September 2012
- Location: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK
- Distance: 13.1 miles
- Sponsorship: £325
Join us at the Bupa Great North Run 2012, and make a real difference to the lives of disabled people in your area while enjoying the unbeatable atmosphere of the world's largest half marathon.
The Bupa Great North Run 2012
Want to be part of the action? Look no further - we're now taking applications for the Great North Run 2012! There are two ways you can join us at this brilliant half-marathon in 2012:- Apply for your charity place today using our online entry form - simply click on the 'apply now' button. To claim one of these places, simply pay a registration fee of £40 and pledge to fundraise a minimum of £325.
- Get your own place through the public entry ballot on the Great North Run website and join us as an Own Place Runner for free. We'll give you all the great benefits of being on Team Runability, but we dont ask you for a registration fee and you are free to choose your own sponsorship target. Public entry to the Great North Run is now open on the Great Run website from 7 January 2012 until 12 noon on 6 February. If you win your place in this - or have got in through the Daily Mirror ballot - then fill in the online fundraising pack request to join our team.
Supporting you, supporting us
When you join our team we'll give you all the support you need to make your Great North Run the experience of a lifetime. Take a look at what great support you can look forward to as part of our team. Whats more, the money you raise as part of the team helps our charity to support disabled people to live life their way. Find out more about how you make a difference to the people who use our services.Not the one for you?
Can't make the date, or not sure if its the challenge for you? Don't worry; we've got places in a range of other events, so there's something for everyone. Take a look at our Events Calendar for a full list of what you could do.
Why join Team Runability?
Running a half-marathon is a big challenge, but when you run with our team we're with you all the way. We'll give you everything you need, including:- A welcome pack containing training plans, fundraising guides and an exclusive technical running vest in team colours.
- Regular team e-newsletters to keep you updated with the latest news, fundraising ideas and training tips.
- A dedicated events team contact to answer any questions and support you in your fundraising.
- Enthusiastic cheering squads out on the race 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.
- 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! Find out what previous Great North Run participants thought about the support they got from us - take a look at our Runner Reviews section.
Do you want to be part of this experience in 2012?
Like what you've seen here and ready to join our Team Runability now? Guarantee your place in the 2012 Great North Run today by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button and filling in our registration form.What a difference your support makes
Ready to join the team and make a difference?
Guarantee your place in the 2012 Great North Run today by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button and filling in our online registration form.What our participants say
We know that choosing to run a half-marathon and raise money for charity is a big decision. It's extremely fulfilling but
can be hard work, so you want to make sure that you're well supported along the way. To help you decide, we've asked our past participants to tell us what they thought of taking part in the Great North Run with Leonard Cheshire Disability. You can see their answers in the tables and comments below.
Feedback survey results from previous Great North Run participants:
| Tell us how you would rate | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Support from LCD in the lead up to the event | 'Excellent'- 83% 'Good'- 17% |
'Excellent'- 86% 'Good'-15% |
| Welcome received at the post-race reception | 'Excellent' - 83% | 'Excellent' or 'Good'-64% |
| Tell us if you would... | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Run for LCD again in the future | 'Definitely or 'probably'- 92% | 'Definitely'or 'probably - 93% |
| Recommend running with LCD to a friend? | 'Definitely'- 75% 'probably'- 17% |
'Definitely- 86% 'probably'- 14% |
