Running Challenges

Sue Davie and her niece after Sue ran the London Marathon
There are many running events that take place around the UK. Including the London Marathon, the Great North, the Great South and also wheelchair races. If you would like to run in an event on behalf of Wessex Heartbeat, please contact the fundraising team for more information.

We no longer have any places left for the Great South Run 2010 -  If you are taking part please read our page 'Running Advice' for useful hints and tips.  

See below for information on:

 

Marathons - 26.2 miles

If you are lucky to have obtained a place in a marathon and are running for Wessex Heartbeat please let us know. We will be able to promote your Just Giving page, help you with fundraising ideas and provide you with a Wessex Heartbeat running vest.

London Marathon

Taking place in April each year, the London Marathon is considered to be the best marathon to run in the world. 30,000 runners each year take up the 26.2 mile challenge starting in Greenwich Park and Blackheath and celebrate their finish as they run the last leg to the finish line in The Mall. 

For more information please visit: www.virginlondonmarathon.com

Edinburgh Marathon

Considered to be the fastest marathon in the UK, the Edinburgh Marathon is a flat road course. Growing in popularity each year, the course has an overall elevation drop of 40m making it an ideal Marathon for individuals aiming for a personal best.   

For more information please visit: www.edinburgh-marathon.com

Other Marathons

Why not consider running a marathon overseas? There are many including Prague, Paris, Dublin, Stockholm to even the Polar Circle marathon! Please get in contact if you are interested in taking part in an overseas event.  

BUPA Great Run Series

BUPA Great South Run 10km - October Joan Royal and her son after the hawaii marathon 

A fast, flat and scenic course in Portsmouth and Southsea, complemented by a superb atmosphere has propelled the BUPA Great South Run to being one of the most popular running events in the UK. It's an event that is just as suited to the international elite as it is the recreational jogger. The BUPA Great South Run also features 'ChampionChip timing', which ensures every runner will receive a completely accurate running time. For more information on the BUPA Great South Run and to obtain a place with Wessex Heartbeat, contact the fundraising team today.  
 

BUPA Great North Run 10km - September

The Bupa Great North Run celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2010 and is a point-to-point course that starts in Newcastle and finishes in South Shields. In the UK only the London Marathon and British 10K attract similar numbers of athletes each year. For more information on the BUPA Great North Run & to receive an email "reminder" when places for the 2010 race are available, visit their website: www.greatrun.org

For more information about the Great Run series visit www.greatrun.org 

Wessex Based Runs

New Forest Half Marathon- September

Are you ready for a real challenge? Then take on the New Forest Half Marathon! This Multi-Terrain event has to be one of the most scenic half marathons around and a real must for people looking to get in shape and conquer this challenging course. Check out http://www.nfma.org.uk for information on the 2010 event.

 

 

Darren Priddle, a Wessex Heartbeat supporter, running the London Marathon in 2008 wearing a Wessex Heartbeat running vest

Robert Evans, running the London Marathon for Wessex HeartbeatIf you would like to raise money for Wessex Heartbeat by encouraging others to sponsor you, why not consider setting up an online sponsorship page at JustGiving:

www.justgiving.com/WessexHeartbeat/raisemoney



For a paper sponsorship form, please click here to download or contact the fundraising team.

For more information about sponsored challenges, please contact the fundraising team today