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Great North Run

The world’s biggest half marathon, the BUPA Great North Run, is a point-to-point course that starts in Newcastle and finishes in South Shields.

We have guaranteed places in the run, which is celebrating its 28th anniversary in 2008. A fantastic opportunity for you to get fit and raise funds for the cats in our care!

If you’re interested, please download the application form below and send it to our events team by 11 July 2008.

Down south? We also have places in the Great South Run.

Key event information

Date: Sunday 5 October 2008
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Min sponsorship: £300
Registration fee: £30 (voluntary)
Download: Application form | 65Kb | PDF
Great North Run

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The Great North Run is just one of thousands of running events that take place each year. Visit our running diary for more events taking place this year.

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