Ballot open for the Bupa Great North Run

Got half marathon ambitions? Now's your chance if you want a place for the Bupa Great North Run


Posted: 9 January 2012
by Emily Cole

Bupa Great North Run

Want to take part in the biggest half marathon in the world? If you're looking for a place among the 54,000 runners who take part in the annual Bupa Great North Run, now's your chance to put your name in the ballot and hope for the best.

The race, which starts in Newcastle and ends in South Shields, takes place on September 16, 2012. The ballot for places closes on Monday February 6, 2012, leaving lucky participants seven months to get race ready.

Could be just the motivation you need to up your training...

Check out our half marathon training programme to make sure you put in your best performance - or simply make it all the way round the 13.1 mile course without stopping.



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This is a great event and many say it's the best half marathon in the World. We have guaranteed places available if anyone has missed the ballot http://www.leprahealthinaction.org/great-north-run

Posted: 19/06/2012 at 15:47

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