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Running Events

There are many running events taking place throughout the year all over the UK. Whether you are an experienced runner or a complete beginner, there is sure to be a suitable event for you. When you sign up to run for Ataxia UK, we will send you a t-shirt and a sponsorship pack that includes ideas to get you started.


Doug on his marathon run - four miles to go!

Flora London Marathon

Take part in one of the world’s greatest running events and join the thousands of people who run in aid of a good cause. Every year, we have a small (but vitally important!) team of runners who take part in support of Ataxia UK.

Gold Bond places
Ataxia UK has one gold bond which means five guaranteed entries. All runners should register in the public ballot as well to give as many people as possible the opportunity to run for Ataxia UK.

As there is such a high demand for gold bond places, we ask that runners pledge to raise a minimum of £1000 in sponsorship (excluding gift aid). Although this may seem like a daunting figure, we are here to help you and can provide you with advice and fundraising materials.

If you don’t feel that you can commit to raising £1000, you can still enter the public ballot. We would really appreciate any funds you can raise for us!

FLM 2008 team
Congratulations to our amazing 2008 Marathon team, who all completed the marathon this year and raised over £20,000 for Ataxia UK. Well done!

Thank you to all of you who turned out to support them, and to TriXG (www.trixg.com) for sponsoring the runners' vests, goody bags and celebratory lunch.

FLM 2009
The 2009 race entry system will be online only, and is already almost full. On Monday 21st April, at 9am, the final ballot will open so register as soon as you can on Monday morning at www.london-marathon.co.uk

Please contact the office if you would like to be considered for a Gold Bond space. These will be decided in October.

The Asics British 10km London Run

The British 10km takes place this year on 6th July. The race starts at 9.35am outside the legendary Hard Rock Cafe on Piccadilly. The route will take runners past central London's world famous historic and iconic landmarks.

We have 6 guaranteed places, which are available now. Please contact the office for details. You can also apply directly through the organisers by clicking here
www.thebritish10klondon.co.uk

BUPA Great North Run

The Great North Run will take place on Sunday 5th October, 2008. This race - the biggest half marathon in the world - starts in Newcastle and finishes at South Shields.

Online registration for the race opens on Thursday 17th January at 10am. Please register at www.greatrun.org

We also have 2 guaranteed entires this year. Please contact the office if you are interested in running for us.

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