The Great North Run is the biggest and most popular half marathon in the UK. You will take to the streets of Newcastle-upon-Tyne alongside more than 57,000 other runners for this 13.1 miler, with a route that will take you through the city centre, towards the River Tyne, and across the iconic Tyne Bridge to end in South Shields. With an electric atmosphere from start to finish this is one half marathon that every runner has to experience! Remember to keep an eye out for the Red Arrows passing overhead, and let friends and family know that they might spot you on the BBC!
Why join #TeamHft?
The sponsorship you raise by running as a part of #TeamHft will help us empower people with learning disabilities to make their own choices, including finding a job, building friendships and relationships and taking part in activities. Every day Hft makes this happen through the support of people just like you.
As an Hft team member for the Great North Run we will make sure you are looked after from the day you join the team to the time you cross the finish line!
When you join #TeamHft you will receive:
An Hft Welcome pack
Training t-shirt
Technical running vest for the big day
Access to a wealth of fundraising knowledge to inspire you to see that sponsorship money rolling in, remember if you ever need us we’re only a phone call away
If you’ve been lucky enough to get a place in Great North Run and would like to join Team Hft, you’ll receive the same fantastic support! Please get in touch with our Fundraising Team for more information by calling 0117 906 1699 or emailing hello@hft.org.uk.
Don’t worry if running the Great North Run is not for you – we have lots of other sporting events you can get involved in take a look at our events calendar.
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