{"id":8121,"date":"2018-10-25T16:06:27","date_gmt":"2018-10-25T15:06:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/uk\/?p=8121"},"modified":"2025-04-08T15:07:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T14:07:55","slug":"great-north-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/uk\/great-north-run\/","title":{"rendered":"Great North Run"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><div id=\"x-section-1\" class=\"x-section specialpostheader bg-image\" style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 00px 0px; background-image: url(https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/great-north-run-web.jpg); background-color: transparent;\" data-x-element=\"section\" data-x-params=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image&quot;,&quot;parallax&quot;:false}\"><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container marginless-columns\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><div  class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\" style=\"padding: 10% 20px;\" ><h1  class=\"h-custom-headline cs-ta-center man headings h1\" style=\"color: #fff;\"><span>Great North<\/span><\/h1><hr  class=\"x-hr\" style=\"border-color: #dab525; border-width: 10px;   margin:  7px auto 12px auto; width:30%;border-top-width: 1px;width: 100%;\"><h1  class=\"h-custom-headline cs-ta-center man headings h1\" style=\"color: #fff;\"><span>run<\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"x-section-2\" class=\"x-section\" style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px; background-color: transparent;\" ><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><div  class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\" style=\"padding: 0px;\" ><hr  class=\"x-gap\" style=\"margin: 30px 0 0 0;\"><\/div><\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;max-width:1200px; margin:auto;\" ><div  class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-3\" style=\"padding: 0px;\" ><ul  class=\"x-feature-list\"  data-x-element=\"feature_list\" data-x-params=\"{&quot;animationOffset&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;animationDelayInitial&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;animationDelayBetween&quot;:&quot;300&quot;}\"><li  class=\"x-feature-box left-text top-text cf\" style=\" max-width: none;\" data-x-element=\"feature_box\" data-x-params=\"{&quot;child&quot;:true,&quot;graphicAnimation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;connectorAnimation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;alignH&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;alignV&quot;:&quot;top&quot;}\"><span class=\"x-feature-box-connector full\" style=\"font-size: 55px; left: 0; right: calc(100% - 55px); border-left: 2px dashed #eaeaea;\"><\/span><div class=\"x-feature-box-graphic circle \"><div class=\"x-feature-box-graphic-outer circle\" style=\" margin-right: 20px;\"><div class=\"x-feature-box-graphic-inner circle\" style=\"font-size: 55px;\"><i class=\"x-icon-calendar circle\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf133;\"  style=\"margin: 0 auto; border-width: 2px 2px 2px 2px; border-style: solid; border-color: #8cc540; color: #8cc540; background-color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-feature-box-content \"><h4 class=\"x-feature-box-title\">When<\/h4><p class=\"x-feature-box-text\">Sunday 7th September 2025<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  class=\"x-feature-box left-text top-text cf\" style=\" max-width: none;\" data-x-element=\"feature_box\" data-x-params=\"{&quot;child&quot;:true,&quot;graphicAnimation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;connectorAnimation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;alignH&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;alignV&quot;:&quot;top&quot;}\"><span class=\"x-feature-box-connector full\" style=\"font-size: 55px; left: 0; right: calc(100% - 55px); border-left: 2px dashed #eaeaea;\"><\/span><div class=\"x-feature-box-graphic circle \"><div class=\"x-feature-box-graphic-outer circle\" style=\" margin-right: 20px;\"><div class=\"x-feature-box-graphic-inner circle\" style=\"font-size: 55px;\"><i class=\"x-icon-map-marker-alt circle\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf3c5;\"  style=\"margin: 0 auto; border-width: 2px 2px 2px 2px; border-style: solid; border-color: #8cc540; color: #8cc540; background-color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-feature-box-content \"><h4 class=\"x-feature-box-title\">Where<\/h4><p class=\"x-feature-box-text\">Newcastle upon Tyne<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div  class=\"x-column x-sm x-2-3\" style=\"padding: 0px;\" ><div class=\"x-content-area e8121-e17 m69l-0\"><div id=\"register\"><\/div><\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\" style=\"\" ><p>The <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatrun.org\/great-north-run\">Great North Run<\/a><\/span> is the world\u2019s most iconic half marathon. The event, which is shown live on the BBC, starts in Newcastle city centre and finishes 13.1 miles later in the coastal town of South Shields.<\/p>\n<p><span>2025 will mark the 44th staging of this iconic event and the fifth time Self Help Africa has entered a team of runners. Our charity places are now sold out, but if you have successfully gained a place in the general ballot in the Great North Run, we\u2019d love for you to join \u2018Team SHA\u2019 on Sunday 7th September.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>1. You can fundraise for us any way you choose including online platforms such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justgiving.com\/selfhelpafrica\">JustGiving<\/a>, just let us know and we\u2019ll support you all the way.<br \/>\n2. Share your fundraising page via text, email &amp; social with your friends, family and<br \/>\ncolleagues!<br \/>\n3. Most importantly, have fun at the event knowing that your challenge will be making a difference to families in need.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Mark_Jayne_Great-North-Run-2021.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Mark_Jayne_Great-North-Run-2021.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14027\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Mark_Jayne_Great-North-Run-2021.jpg 900w, https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Mark_Jayne_Great-North-Run-2021-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Mark_Jayne_Great-North-Run-2021-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Mark_Jayne_Great-North-Run-2021-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Mark_Jayne_Great-North-Run-2021-877x658.jpg 877w, https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Mark_Jayne_Great-North-Run-2021-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: #8cc540\"><em>\u201cUndertaking the Great North Run for Self Help Africa was a big highlight of my year. From streets packed with supporters cheering you along, to live bands playing on roundabouts and thousands of other runners to guide you along your way - who knows, you may even make it on to TV! There is no better feeling than crossing the finishing line after weeks of training, knowing you\u2019ve done all the hard work and helped a worthy cause along the way. If anyone is wanting a new challenge in 2024, then don\u2019t pass this opportunity up - it\u2019s definitely a day to remember!\u201d <\/em><\/span>- Phil Brown, Team SHA<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Funds raised will support our work with vulnerable farming communities in sub-Saharan Africa.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, contact Sophie Crockford on <span><a href=\"mailto:steph.smith@selfhelpafrica.org\">sophie.crockford@selfhelpafrica.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><div  class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\" style=\"padding: 0px;\" ><div id=\"\" class=\"x-text\" style=\"\" ><\/div><div  class=\"x-entry-share\" ><p>Share this event<\/p><div class=\"x-share-options\"><a href=\"#share\" data-x-element=\"extra\" data-x-params=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;tooltip&quot;,&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;hover&quot;,&quot;placement&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" class=\"x-share\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fselfhelpafrica.org%2Fuk%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F8121&amp;t=Great+North+Run', 'popupFacebook', 'width=650, height=270, resizable=0, toolbar=0, menubar=0, status=0, location=0, scrollbars=0'); return false;\"><i class=\"x-icon-facebook-square\" data-x-icon-b=\"&#xf082;\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"#share\" data-x-element=\"extra\" data-x-params=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;tooltip&quot;,&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;hover&quot;,&quot;placement&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" class=\"x-share\" title=\"Share on X\" onclick=\"window.open('https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Great+North+Run&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fselfhelpafrica.org%2Fuk%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F8121', 'popupTwitter', 'width=500, height=370, resizable=0, toolbar=0, menubar=0, status=0, location=0, scrollbars=0'); return false;\"><i class=\"x-icon-twitter-square\" data-x-icon-b=\"&#xe61a;\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"#share\" data-x-element=\"extra\" data-x-params=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;tooltip&quot;,&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;hover&quot;,&quot;placement&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" class=\"x-share\" title=\"Share on LinkedIn\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fselfhelpafrica.org%2Fuk%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F8121&amp;title=Great+North+Run&amp;summary=Run+the+Great+North+Run+-+the+UK%27s+biggest+half+marathon+-+and+raise+vital+funds+for+Self+Help+Africa&amp;source=Self+Help+Africa+UK', 'popupLinkedIn', 'width=610, height=480, resizable=0, toolbar=0, menubar=0, status=0, location=0, scrollbars=0'); return false;\"><i class=\"x-icon-linkedin-square\" data-x-icon-b=\"&#xf08c;\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"#share\" data-x-element=\"extra\" data-x-params=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;tooltip&quot;,&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;hover&quot;,&quot;placement&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" class=\"x-share\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fselfhelpafrica.org%2Fuk%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F8121&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fselfhelpafrica.org%2Fuk%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F6%2F2018%2F10%2Fgreat-north-run-web.jpg&amp;description=Great+North+Run', 'popupPinterest', 'width=750, height=265, resizable=0, toolbar=0, menubar=0, status=0, location=0, scrollbars=0'); return false;\"><i class=\"x-icon-pinterest-square\" data-x-icon-b=\"&#xf0d3;\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"#share\" data-x-element=\"extra\" data-x-params=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;tooltip&quot;,&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;hover&quot;,&quot;placement&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" class=\"x-share\" title=\"Share on Reddit\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fselfhelpafrica.org%2Fuk%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F8121', 'popupReddit', 'width=875, height=450, resizable=0, toolbar=0, menubar=0, status=0, location=0, scrollbars=0'); return false;\"><i class=\"x-icon-reddit-square\" data-x-icon-b=\"&#xf1a2;\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Great+North+Run&amp;body=Hey, thought you might enjoy this! 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