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Starting and finishing at the O2 arena, you will run along closed roads through London's leafy borough of Greenwich.

Cheering crowds will help you on your way and 17 live music stages positioned throughout the course will keep your spirits high and your feet pounding to the rhythm.

To be a part of the Take Action running team for this event, you will need to pay a registration fee of just £20 and commit to raising £50 in sponsorship.

In return we will provide you with a high spec Action Medical Research running vest, training advice written with the help of former London Marathon winner Mike Gratton, and information on how to make the most of your fundraising efforts.

Also you will receive:

  • motivating newsletters packed full of advice
  • dedicated members of staff who can help answer any questions or worries you have  
  • access to fundraising materials to make your life easier
  • the option to run in our specially designed Paddington costume for an added challenge!
  • personal online account packed full of useful information and an online sponsorship account
  • discussion forum so you can talk to your fellow runner

Raise and bank £300 one month before your run and receive an iPod Shuffle!

Already an own place runner?

If you have successfully gained an own place you can still be part of our team and receive all the same benefits, plus there will be no minimum fundraising target.

For more information e-mail us at running@action.org.uk

By completing this run you will have completed one sport in the Gold Challenge.  For more information go to www.action.org.uk/gold_challenge

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Event facts

  • A unique half marathon on closed roads
  • Start and finish at the iconic O2 Arena
  • Live music around the course
  • Run through beautiful Greenwich park
  • Only £50 minimum sponsorship