Bupa Great North Run 2010
19 September 2010
North East England
About the event
The world's most popular half marathon!
The world's most popular half marathon, the BUPA Great North Run is a point-to-point course that starts in Newcastle and finishes in South Shields. Rethink hopes to have a large team of Rethink Runners for 2010 and we'll be supporting you every step of the way!
Sorry, unfortunately all guaranteed entries have now been filled. But we'd love to hear from you if you have your own place already and would like to run for Rethink!
Call the fundraising team on 0207 840 3116 or email us at events@rethink.org if you have your own place and would to fundraise for Rethink!
If you decide to run for Rethink we’ll send you a free fundraising and runner's pack, put you in touch with other Rethink runners on the team and provide you with a free Rethink running vest to wear on the day. Alex ran the Great North Run for Rethink in 2009. Here she tells us about the event:
"I chose to run for Rethink to offer my support and thank them for the sterling work they do for people affected by mental illness. I had never run more than 5k before and started to panic before the event but I decided that even if I had to walk some it, it wouldn't be the end of the world as I was doing it for an amazing cause.
When I got to the start I met a lady who told me about her own personal battle with schizophrenia. We decided to support each other and stay together for the race as we both just wanted to cross the finish line. And we did! In 3 hours!! We were both shocked as we ran all the way too. The run was so much fun, with everyone happy, chatting, having fun and making jokes. To say it was an emotional day would be an understatement - it was a day i'll never forget and I met an amazing friend for life!"
For more information on the Great Run Series check out the website.
