The Great North Run ballot will open soon for those who fancy tackling the half marathon in September. But if you want to make the 13.1 miles count for something a little bit more, have you considered running for charity?
Hundreds, if not thousands, of charities benefit from the money raised by the keen Great North Run athletes each year. Many of these charities offer discounted places in exchange for a pledge to raise money for their causes.
Each charity offers fundraising assistance to help you reach your goal, whether you stick with the minimum or reach for bigger heights. So, put your best foot forward and consider one of these charities.
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Cancer Research UK
Entry fee: £50
Fundraising pledge: £500
Alzheimer's Society
Entry fee: £50
Fundraising pledge: £375
British Heart Foundation
Entry fee: £30
Fundraising pledge: £400
Guide Dogs UK
Entry fee: £30
Fundraising pledge: £350
Macmillan Nurses
Entry fee: £49
Fundraising pledge: £395
Mind
Entry fee: £35
Fundraising pledge: £350
Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter
Entry fee: £50
Fundraising pledge: £250
Newcastle Hospitals Charity (including Sir Bobby Robson Foundation and Great North Children’s Hospital)
Entry fee: £50
Fundraising pledge: £250
NSPCC
Entry fee: £20 (with the code NEWYEAR, entry is just £1 until January 31st)
Fundraising pledge: £375
Percy Hedley Foundation
Entry fee: £58
Fundraising Pledge: £350
Shelter
Entry fee: £19
Fundraising pledge: £349
Stroke Association
Entry fee: £20
Fundraising pledge: £350
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