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Date: 1 November 2009
Distance: 26.2 miles
Venue: New York City
Registration fee: £75
Minimum sponsorship: £1500
About the challenge
New York, New York! Run for us in one of the world's best-loved marathons. This run passes by all the major attractions in New York city - the perfect distraction from your aching muscles! With more than two million spectators and music every half mile, you can be sure that the atmosphere is second to none.
A trip and challenge of a lifetime, you might still have time for the odd shopping trip to Macy's or to stop for a famous New York cosmopolitan! Join the Mind team today.
“I had an AWESOME time! Thank you so much for allowing me the chance the run the New York Marathon for Mind, and for all of the support I was given from the team in the build up to the race. I would love to run the event again next year for Mind.” Mark, New York Marathon team 2008.
Our support
Whether you have your own place or would like a Mind guaranteed place we will be with you every step of the way. We offer all our runners a fantastic support package including:
- loads of training and fundraising advice
- regular email updates
- a vest with your name overprinted
- a dedicated and experienced project manager to provide support and advice.
We will do all that we can to ensure that your New York Marathon experience is one you will never forget.
Gaining a place
There are two ways in which you can join the Mind team:
1. Each year Mind have a number of guaranteed places in the event and if you would like to run on one of these we ask that you pay a registration fee of £75 and raise a minimum sponsorship of £1500. Please note that this is an entry only package and does not include flights or accommodation.
2. If you were lucky enough to gain your own place from the event organisers we would love you to be a part of our team too. We do not set you a minimum sponsorship target but ask you raise what you can.
Join our team
We would love you to join our team simply click here to download a pdf registration form.
If you require further information please contact the Events Team by calling 0871 872 1144 or email mindevents@btconnect.com
Why Mind
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales and by joining our team you will enable us to continue to provide support to the 1 in 4 people who experience mental distress in their life times.
£1200 would enable us to print 4000 copies of a new information leaflet on important issues such as depression or bereavement.
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