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Great North Run 2013
Date: 15 September 2013
Distance: 13.1 miles
Place: Gateshead to South Shields
Registration fee: £25
Minimum sponsorship: £300
About the challenge
The Great North Run is the world's biggest half marathon, with over 52,000 people taking to the streets of Gateshead.
Mind really help make the day for me To be able to give back to a charity I have used was great.
— Great North Runner, 2012
Our support
Whether you are a seasoned runner or a first-timer, Mind 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 Mind running vest with your name overprinted
- cheering points along the route
- a dedicated and experienced project manager who will provide information and support in the run up to your event
- a fantastic post race reception for you and your supporters.
We will do all that we can to ensure that your Great North Run experience is one you will never forget.
View map of route (PDF)
Gaining a place
We would love you to join our team and there are two ways in which you can:
1. Mind charity place: Mind has a number of guaranteed charity places and we'd love for you to join us. You'll need to pay a registration fee of £25 and commit to raising £300 (not including Gift Aid).
2. Own place runners: If you have been lucky enough to gain your own place from the event organisers themselves and have had confirmation from them, we would love you to join our team.
We will offer you all the benefits of our support package as listed above, and there is no additional registration fee or minimum sponsorship. All you need to do is raise what you can for Mind!
If you require further information please contact us contact us, or call us on 0871 872 1144.
It was my first ever long run and it was really good fun and brilliantly organised. The Mind team made me feel really supported, encouraged and appreciated leading up to the event and on the day itself. It was so good I hope to take part again next year!
— Great North Runner, 2012
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.
£1,000 could be spent on printing 5,000 advice booklets, offering practical advice on subjects such as stress, bereavement, depression and eating disorders.