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The Bupa Great North Run 2012
Use your determination
With over 54,000 participants each year, the Great North Run is the largest half-marathon in the world.
Take in the sights of the North East as you are cheered on by the thousands of people for only £20 with Oxfam.
Race details
- When: 16th September 2012
- Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Distance: 13.1 miles
There are 2 ways you can run for Oxfam in the Great North Run:
1. Apply for an Oxfam charity place
- Entry fee: Only £20 *for a limited time only
- Minimum fundraising pledge: £300
2. Use your own place
Congratulations if you've been successful in obtaining a ballot place in the Great North Run! You can be part of our biggest ever Oxfam Team in 2012. As part of the team you will receive all the perks of running with Oxfam, whilst making a big difference to the lives of people living in poverty around the world.
Supporting your run
We’ll be there through thick and thin. Whether you run with us using one of our charity places or you use your own place, we promise to deliver:
- An Oxfam running vest - in Oxfam green with iron letters for you to write your name
- A running pack - full of professional training plans and fundraising materials and advice
- On the day support - we’ll cheer you on during the event and meet you at the finish line. We’ll give you bags of moral support as well as recovery treats, massage and celebration at the end.
- Regular expert advice - via our newsletters to help you with all your training, nutrition and fundraising
- Supportive phone calls - to make sure you’re getting everything you need
- Running team support line - we’ll be there if you ever need a chat
- Timely email responses - for any questions you might have
- We're Running for Oxfam Facebook Group - to share thoughts and advice with your team mates!
- A dedicated support team - happy to help with anything you need
"The cheering on route was absolutely FANTASTIC! The goody bag and t-shirt were also a very nice touch. A great memento for the finish!"
Elizabeth Stark, Oxfam runner
Thank you to our 2011 Oxfam Team
We had our biggest team ever taking part in the 2011 race and we'd like to say a big thank you to all of them. Your efforts will change the lives of some of the world’s poorest people and on behalf of them, we’d like to thank you.
