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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.
Oxfam's charity places are now sold out. You can still be part of the Oxfam Team if you have your Own Place.
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 - Sold Out!
- Entry fee: £20
- Minimum fundraising pledge: £300
Our places in the Great North Run are now sold out! If you would like to be put on our waiting list for a place please send us your full name, contact telephone number and email address. You can do this either by emailing us on events@oxfam.org.uk or by contacting us by telephone on 0300 200 1244.
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 love supporting our Team! We'll be there to help you reach your personal targets. When you run with us at the Great North Run using one of our charity places or your own place, you can bank on the Oxfam Running Team delivering:
- On the day support - Your Oxfam Team will be at the Great North Run to cheer you on during the event and meet you at the finish line with food, massage and recovery goodies.
- An ethical Oxfam running vest- in speedy Oxfam green with iron on letters to write your name or a message.
- A running pack - full of fantastic fundraising ideas, professional training schedules designed by Olympic runner Liz Yelling and inspirational stories about Oxfam's work.
- Regular expert advice - via our email newsletters to help you with all your running needs.
- Our running team support line - for any questions, or if you simply need some encouragement or want to boast about a long run you've just done!
- We're Running for Oxfam -A place to meet your fellow team members, share thoughts and adivce with like minded determined runners near you!
"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.
