Great North Run

Sunday 13th September 2020
Newcastle, UK

Event Information

• What: Great North Run
• When: Sunday 13^th September 2020
• Where: Newcastle
• Event Type: Half Marathon
• Event Organiser: Third Party
• Tickets: Charity places available, minimum fundraising target £200

This year the Great North Run will be celebrating it’s 40^th year, starting in the centre of Newcastle and finishing at the coast of South Shields.  You will run 13.1 miles through the city and over the grand Tyne Bridge whilst you are cheered by supporters along the way!  You will enjoy musical bands along the way and some wonderful sea views!

 The general ballot for the Great North Run is now closed but, we are delighted to be working with Run for Charity this year so that we can organise a charity place for you.   Whether you know someone who has been airlifted or even been helped by our paramedics yourself – the air ambulance is getting busier than ever and we need you to keep running so that we can keep flying.

How We Can Support You

To apply for one of our charity places please email Sarah on sarah.walker@cornwallairambulancetrust.org including your email address, contact telephone and the reason you would like to run for us.  You will be asked to commit to raising a minimum of £200 which includes your entry fee and a donation to the charity. 

By choosing to run for Cornwall Air Ambulance our team would be delighted to support you with fundraising advice and inspiration, branded materials and training tips.  We will provide you with updates every step of the way, keep you motivated and of course a Cornwall Air Ambulance running vest to wear with pride!

To get you started you can download our fundraising pack here: Running Fundraising Pack

 

Brighton Marathon 2020

Sunday 20th September 2020
Brighton, UK

Event Information

What: Brighton Marathon 2020

• When: Sunday 20^th September 2020 (Postponed from Sunday 19^th April 2020)
• Where: Brighton
• Event Type: Marathon
• Event Organiser: Third Party
• Tickets: Charity places available, minimum fundraising target £450

Brighton Marathon is a firm favourite in the UK’s running calendar; with a stunning backdrop of the sea in one of the country’s most vibrant cities.  Renowned for its buzzing atmosphere and roaring crowd support, the 26.2 mile route winds through the city streets, finishing on the spectacular Brighton seafront. 

*Please note that the organisers of this event have had to make the difficult decision to postpone the Brighton Marathon until Sunday 20^th September.  All places will be carried over or participants will be given the option to carry over their place to 2021 and any fundraising pages set up should automatically extend to the new date.  If you have any questions please contact sarah.walker@cornwallairambulancetrust.org*

We are delighted to be working with Run for Charity this year so that we can organise a charity place for you.   Whether you know someone who has been airlifted or even been helped by our paramedics yourself – the air ambulance is getting busier than ever and we need you to keep running so that we can keep flying.

How We Can Support You

To apply for one of our charity places please email Sarah on sarah.walker@cornwallairambulancetrust.org or use the enquiry form below, including your email address, contact telephone and the reason you would like to run for us.  You will be asked to commit to raising a minimum of £450 which includes your entry fee and a donation to the charity. 

By choosing to run for Cornwall Air Ambulance our team would be delighted to support you with fundraising advice and inspiration, branded materials and training tips!  We will provide you with updates every step of the way, keep you motivated and of course a Cornwall Air Ambulance running vest to wear with pride!

To get you started you can download our fundraising pack here: Running Fundraising Pack

 

Virgin Money London Marathon

Sunday 4th October 2020
London, UK

Event Information

• What: Virgin London Marathon 2020
• When: Sunday 4^th October 2020 (Postponed from Sunday 26^th April 2020)
• Where: London
• Event Type: Marathon
• Event Organiser: Third Party

As one of the most popular events in the running calendar, Cornwall Air Ambulance are delighted to support those running for us each year. 

Unfortunately, our Silver Bond only offers us one guaranteed place every five years and our next official place won’t be available until 2023! 

Each year we are able to apply for an additional single charity ballot place but this is not guaranteed.  If we are successful in obtaining a place we will contact anyone who has enquired about a place and invited them to apply. 

We recommend that anyone interested in running for Cornwall Air Ambulance enters the general ballot which you can do on the Virgin London Marathon website.  The ballot for 2021 will reopen later in the year.

How We Can Support You

By choosing to run for Cornwall Air Ambulance our team would be delighted to support you with fundraising advice and inspiration, branded materials and training tips!  We will provide you with updates every step of the way, keep you motivated and of course a Cornwall Air Ambulance running vest to wear with pride!

If you have a place and would like to run for us, or apply for a place in the future contact Sarah on sarah.walker@cornwallairambulancetrust.org

To get you started please download our fundraising pack: Running Fundraising Pack

*Please note that the organisers of this event have had to make the difficult decision to postpone the London Marathon until Sunday 4^th October.   All places will be carried over and any fundraising pages set up should automatically extend to the new date.  View full statement here: https://www.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com/en-gb/news-media/latest-news/item/2020-virgin-money-london-marathon-postponed-to-sunday-4-october/

Please contact sarah.walker@cornwallairambulancetrust.org if you have any questions.*

 

Exeter Great West Run

Sunday 11th October 2020
Exeter, UK

Event Information

• What: Exeter’s Great West Run
• When: Sunday 11^th October 2020
• Where: Exeter
• Event Type: Half Marathon or 5km
• Event Organiser: Third Party
• Tickets: £41 – £43 – book your own place via the website – Great West Run 

Follow an exciting 13.1 mile route through the heart of Exeter; half marathon has it all – run through the city centre, followed by pretty country lanes and enjoy stunning views across Exeter with a fantastic stadium finish! 

Complete this half marathon knowing that you will be helping to save lives in Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly, you will run with pride!  Whether you know someone who has been airlifted or even been helped by our paramedics yourself – the air ambulance is getting busier than ever and we need you to keep running so that we can keep flying.

We don’t currently have any charity places available for the Great West Run but places are available and you can register here:  https://www.thegreatwestrun.co.uk/enter. 

How We Can Support You

There is no minimum amount you will be required to fundraise but we would recommend setting yourself a target of a minimum of £150.  By choosing to run for Cornwall Air Ambulance our team would be delighted to support you with fundraising advice and inspiration, branded materials and training tips! 

We will provide you with updates every step of the way, keep you motivated and of course a Cornwall Air Ambulance running vest to wear with pride!  To get you started you can download our fundraising pack here: Running Fundraising Pack