Bupa Great North Run

This is the place to join our team for the 2009 Bupa Great North Run! 

Last year 275 runners pounded the streets of Newcastle in  support of Asthma UK and helped to raise over £85,000.

Watch a video of the 2008 Great North Run

To register for a guaranteed place or to support us with your own place, please click on the buttons below.

Tyne bridge, Newcastle
  • 20 September 2009
  • Half marathon
  • Registration fee: £40

We will support you every step of the way. All Asthma UK runners will receive:

  • Running advice - from the type of trainers to wear, to training programmes and stretching advice. Every runner will be kitted out with a full training schedule.
  • Fundraising pack - this is crammed with useful hints and tips to help you raise money for Asthma UK. We have years of experience in helping people raise sponsorship, and if you have any questions please just give us a call.
  • Exclusive Asthma UK running vest.
  • A post race reception where you can put your feet up, re-hydrate and meet up with friends and family!

Join the Asthma UK Team in 2009!

Can you pledge to raise a minimum of £350 in sponsorship? If so, we'd love to hear from you! To register for a guaranteed entry place with Asthma UK in the 2009 Bupa Great North Run, enter online now by clicking on the Register Now button.

The registration fee is £40 and once you have completed the online registration form you will receive an email to confirm that your entry has been successful.

You must be 17 or over to take part in this race. 

Own place

The ballot for the 2009 race will close on 9 February 2009. If you are successful in securing your own place and you would like to support Asthma UK - get in touch and be part of our 2009 Bupa Great North Run team! Click on the own place link below to send us your details.

Fundraising - how to get started!

If you are ready to begin fundraising but not sure where to start, take a look at the online fundraising guide for ideas and inspiration!


Register now
Or, use your own place to support us.
Call:   0800 121 62 55
Email:   greatnorthrun@asthma.org.uk