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 "Like many, running the London Marathon was an ambition that I had held for a long time. Knowing the difference Action Against Hunger makes to the lives of so many children deprived of basic food, water and sanitation requirements provided extra motivation through the long hard training runs. I was overwhelmed with the support I received for Action Against Hunger."
Andrew Simpson
Action Against Hunger has a wide variety of running events that you can take part in throughout the year. From the absolute beginner, who is looking to set themselves a goal, to an experienced extreme runner looking for the ultimate challenge, we will find the race to suit you!
Here are just some of the races you can take part in:
We will support you all the way….
Whether a ballot place runner or one of our guaranteed please runners we will provide you with all the support you need ensure you are ready and raring to go on race day and ensure you maximise your fundraising!
As an Action Against Hunger runner you will receive:
- An online fundraising page
- A fundraising pack, including sponsor forms
- An Action Against Hunger t-shirt
- Action Against Hunger cheering materials for all your supporters
- Training advice, including training plans, links to pace calculators, route plotters and much more!
For more information please contact Aimee Rowlands on 020 8293 6138 or email a.rowlands@aahuk.org
5k Races
Looking for your first race, or maybe you want to run a faster short race, or maybe just join in and have some fun! A 5k race has something to offer everyone!
5K Cardiff - St Davids Day
1st March 2009
The annual St David’s Day Run takes place in Bute Park, Cardiff. This event has become renowned for the diversity of entrants enjoying the occasion, from club runners who complete the 5 km course in about a quarter of an hour, to babies who complete the course (with the assistance of their pushchair) in over an hour, having paused along the way to enjoy the scenery!
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Adidas Women’s 5K Challenge
TBC September 2009
The adidas Women’s 5K Challenge is a fun run for women of all ages taking place three great cities across the country, London, Birmingham and Liverpool. A real feel good event, join our Action Against Hunger girls and take your marks!
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5k Santa Run
TBC December 2009
The ultimate fun run – if you missed out last year, register your interest now!
Over 1,000 Santa’s are expected to take up the 5k challenge in beautiful Greenwich Park, London. You can really get into the Christmas spirit at this race as all runners are supplied with a full costume on registration!
For more information please contact Aimee Rowlands on 020 8293 6138 or email a.rowlands@aahuk.org
10k Races
Bupa London 10,000
25th May 2009
Action Against Hunger has guaranteed places for the The Bupa London 10,000. This inspiring race uses the 2012 olympic marathon route. Starting on Birdcage Walk and finishing onThe Mall runners could hardly wish for a more inspiring route as they pass many of London’s famous sights, including Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, The London Eye, Millennium Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral and Buckingham Palace to name but a few!
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Bupa Great 10k Race Series
Various Dates
The Bupa Great 10k Race Series has a selection of fabulous races running throughout the year all over the country, including Ireland, Edinburgh, Manchester, London, Wales and Yorkshire. Take part in one of these renowned races for Action Against Hunger.
For more information please contact Aimee Rowlands on 020 8293 6138 or email a.rowlands@aahuk.org
Half Marathon Runs
Adidas Silverstone Half Marathon
15th March 2009
Organised by the team that bring you the London Marathon, the Adidas Half Marathon gives you the a unique opportunity to race at the world renowned Silverstone Motor Racing Circuit!
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ASICS Fleet Pre-London Half Marathon
15th March 2009
The ASICS Fleet Pre-London Half Marathon has been running since 1982, since then thousands of runners have taken part and the race has become the highlight of the year's sporting calendar in Fleet and the surrounding area.
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Bupa GREAT NORTH RUN
20th September 2009
The world's biggest half marathon, the Bupa Great North Run, celebrates its 29th anniversary in 2009 and is a point-to-point course that starts in Newcastle and finishes in South Shields.
Sony Ericsson’s Run to the Beat:
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Sony Ericsson’s Run to the Beat
27th September 2009
This is the second year of the very successful Greenwich based Run to the Beat London half marathon. Thousands of eager runners will take to a course specifically designed to help keep runners motivated with 16 stations of live music along the route. The course starts and finishes at the O2 Arena and takes the runners all the way around Greenwich, Run to the Beat is sure to be a great event for both runners and music lovers!
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Bupa GREAT SOUTH RUN (10 miles)
25th October 2009
The Bupa Great South Run takes place in Portsmouth and is Britain's leading 10-mile running event. A fast, flat route in Southsea, Portsmouth is the ideal course to record a personal best and is regarded as one of the most popular road races in the United Kingdom.
For more information please contact Aimee Rowlands on 020 8293 6138 or email a.rowlands@aahuk.org
Marathons
Flora London Marathon
26th April 2009
Action Agianst Hunger have guaranteed places for the world famous Flora London Marathon. The support of the crowds, fantastic atmosphere, at this epic marathon ensure that it is one not to be missed!
Guaranteed place entry for 2009 is closed, however please contact us to register you interest for 2010.
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Edinburgh Marathon 2009
31st May 2009
The Edinburgh Marathon offers runners the ultimate personal challenge with a spectacularly scenic route, starting on Princes Street in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle following a route which takes runners past many of Edinburgh's famous landmarks and tourist attractions.
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Robin Hood Marathon
TBC September 2009
The Robin Hood Marathon has been going for over 26 years and takes you past the historical sites of Nottingham, starting and finishing at Victoria Embankment.
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Adidas Dublin City Marathon
26th October 2009
The Adidas Dublin City Marathon is an increasingly popular event and a great opportunity to take part in a race in one of Europe's finest cities whilst of course experiencing some true Irish hospitality!
Overseas Marathons
There are hundreds of fabulous overseas marathons throughout the year that you can take part in to raise money for Action Against Hunger, highlights include:
- Paris Marathon 2009: 5 April 2009
- Real Berlin Marathon 2009: TBC September 2009
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2009: TBC October 2009
- ING New York City Marathon 2009: 1 November 2009
If you are interested in taking part in these, or indeed would like information on other overseas marathons please don’t hesitate to contact us for more details.
For more information please contact Aimee Rowlands on 020 8293 6138 or email a.rowlands@aahuk.org
Ballot Runners/Open Races
Have you already registered in a ballot race, but would like to join the Action Against Hunger team? Maybe you have a local run that you would like to take part in instead?
You can support Action Against Hunger through applying for your own place in one of hundreds of sporting events across the country.
Runners world list hundreds of sporting events that you could take part in, visit www.runnersworld.co.uk where you can find out more details about each individual race and register for your place.
Once you have registered for a running event please contact us and we will welcome you to the team and send out your Action Against Hunger Running Pack!
For more information please contact Aimee Rowlands on 020 8293 6138 or email a.rowlands@aahuk.org
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