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Great North Run

Congratulations and thank you to those who supported Bowel Cancer UK in the Bupa Great North Run 2011.

The Great North Run is the world's biggest and most popular half marathon. Attracting over 50,000 runners each year, this iconic fun run starts in the centre of Newcastle and finishes near the coast in South Shields.

Join our 2012 Great North Run team and help us to save lives from bowel cancer.

  • Date        : Sunday 16th September 2012
  • Location    : Newcastle
  • Distance    : Half Marathon - 13.1 miles

How to Register: There are 2 ways to register:

1.     Apply for a Charity Gold Bond Place 

Please e-mail events@bowelcanceruk.org.uk or call us on 0207 386 4006 to request an application form. 

  • Registration fee: £35

2.     Enter with a Ballot Place 

Please e-mail us or call our events team on 0207 386 4006 to request a fundraising pack if you had been successful in getting a place through the general ballot.

Our support to you:

Both our Gold Bond runners and our Ballot Place runners will receive our full support, including:

  • A fundraising pack full of  ideas to get you started
  • A Bowel Cancer UK running vest
  • A Half Marathon Training Guide
  • Regular team e-newsletter updates
  • A loud and proud cheering point along the route

A welcoming After Race Reception where you can relax with your

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