Great North Run

Great North Run

Join our team of over 60 runners and compete in the world's biggest half marathon - The Great North Run!

If it's a half marathon you are after, the Great North Run has to be the most iconic. On Sunday 16th September 2012, runners will be taking to the streets of Newcastle to achieve their goals.

We are here to help our fantastic guaranteed place runners raise a minimum sponsorship of £500 and our dedicated team will be  there to support you throughout your journey. Our runners that have secured their own place in the run receive exactly the same support as our guaranteed place runners, with no minimum fundraising commitment.

Our 'Team Samaritans' runners are automatically put onto our Runner Relationship Programme, benefitting from the following :

  • Personalised, branded sponsorship form and event pack
  • Electronic online giving page set up on your behalf
  • Fully branded and personalised Samaritans sports top
  • Branded supporter t-shirts and cheering merchandise
  • Bespoke training plans, nutritional information and even music to train to! 
  • Personalised posters, flyers and collection canisters
  • Cheering points for Samaritans supporters along the route
  • Dedicated point of contact and fundraising support in the lead up to the marathon and even on your big day
  • An after-party for your friends and family and a well deserved post-run massage for you!

If you are interested in joining our 2012 Great North Run team in Olympic year, please contact Hannah on h.mustill@samaritans.org or 020 8394 8355.