05 October 2008
Location: Newcastle
Make your muscles count for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign by taking part in the BUPA Great North Run, the world’s largest half-marathon. The 28th anniversary of this exciting and historic race will take place on 5 October 2008 and is set to be the biggest running race Newcastle has ever seen. You can join the thousands of other people racing to challenge themselves and raise money for Muscular Dystrophy Campaign.

Last year 144 runners took part on behalf of the charity, raising nearly £60,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign. Join our team in 2008 and experience the BUPA Great North Run for yourself, while helping to raise money and awareness for those with muscle disease.

post race reception"The race was a fantastic experience, it was so nice to meet lots of other people who wanted to raise money for such a worth while charity. I look forward to running again this year.”
Teresa, MDC team member


MDC Places
We have a limited amount of MDC places available and we would love you to join our team so you can make your muscles count.

We will support you every step of the way with a full running pack complete with fundraising and training tips, a bright orange MDC running vest or t-shirt and, on the day, refreshments and well-deserved massage at our post race reception. We ask all runners to raise a minimum of £300 and pay a non-refundable entrance fee of £45.

If you would like to apply for one of our limited places then please call the events team on 020 7803 4800 or email events@muscular-dystrophy.org.

Alternatively, to register your interest you can download an application form here and return it to us:
Great North Run 2008 Application Form (92 kb) [doc]


Have you got your own place?

If you have secured your own place through the ballot but would still like to make your muscles count then we’d love you to join us. We require no minimum sponsorship. Call the events team on 020 7803 4800 or email events@muscular-dystrophy.org to benefit from our support package. You will receive a full running pack complete with fundraising and training tips, a bright orange MDC running vest or t-shirt and, on the day, refreshments and a well-deserved massage at our post race reception.

Or you you can download an application form to register your interest in running for the MDC team on your own place:
GNR08 Own Place (77 kb) [doc]

Thank you.
By raising funds and choosing to run for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign you can make a difference to the lives of thousands of people in the UK who are affected by muscle wasting conditions. Thank you for your interest.