Dear runner,

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Bupa Great North Run 5k

This year we're giving more people the chance to be a part of the Bupa Great North Run weekend with a brand new event. The Bupa Great North 5k takes place on the morning of Saturday 15 September with a route that takes in the beautiful NewcastleGateshead Quayside, passing landmarks such as the Sage Gateshead, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and the Millennium Bridge.

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Bupa Junior and Mini Great North Run

The Bupa Mini Great North Run is now sold out and entries are filling fast for the Junior event. Children aged 9-16 can take part in the 4k run through the NewcastleGateshead Quayside with prizes for the winners and all finishers awarded with a t-shirt, medal and finisher's pack.
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Great North CityGames

World class athletes, several of whom will have featured in the Olympic Games, from GB & NI take on the mighty USA once again at the NewcastleGateshead Quayside on Saturday 15 September. Enjoy international athletics in the heart of the North East - completely without charge!
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Great Run Training

Do you want to run further, better, faster? Sign up to our brand new training service, Great Run Training. There is no charge.
This interactive digital coach allows you to plot and measure all your runs, update your personal training diary and get support and feedback from experts and fellow runners.
Great Run Training can be accessed with your Great Run login.

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You're in the race, you've booked your accommodation, what else do you need?

Our official travel partner, Nirvana Europe, can arrange transfers and some fantastic add on trips to make the weekend a more enjoyable one.

Nirvana Europe's park and ride transfers. We still have seats available from all of our regional hub sites to allow you to relax and take the stress out of travel on the weekend. The service operates from 20 locations around the North East, transports runners and spectators to the race start and from the finish in South Shields.

New for 2012;
Reduced price add on nights, if you don't want to rush in and out of the city, stay an extra night and enjoy the City games the day before or have a leisurely night on the town after the race.

• Nirvana Europe and Marriott's Pasta Party, Carb up in preparation for the big race and take the stress out of what you plan to eat the night before.
• River Tyne Cruise, a morning sightseeing cruise down the Tyne is a great way to see and enjoy the city, breakfast is included and you will be back in time to enjoy the Great CityGames with some of the biggest stars in the world of sport competing.
• Coach and Run, the service operating from Leeds, Edinburgh, York and Carlisle lets runners and spectators enjoy the event without the need for an overnight stay.
  

If you are still looking for accommodation, don't worry, we still have availability.
To Book Online – please click here
Or call today on 0191 2571750 or email mail@nirvanaeurope.com
Website: www.nirvanaeurope.com

Your happiest run

It's been 31 years since runners first crossed the finish line at the Bupa Great North Run, and since then thousands more have joined them, creating hundreds of miles of smiles. The world's largest half marathon is also the world's happiest and this year Bupa will be doing everything possible to give you an extra reason to grin your way to the finish.

On the start line, you'll go through a warm up to get you race ready and raring to go. We'll see you again at the ten mile point where happy music and cheerleaders will power you on for the last three miles. Finally, the Bupa Boost Zone will be at the finish line, providing massages and physio, as well as smile screens to keep you feeling positive.

We'll be announcing plenty more in the build up to race day, so to keep up to date, visit our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Bupa Great North Run Culture

Ever thought about the links between running and writing? Kate Fox's new family show does just that. The Starting Line is on over the weekend of the Bupa Great North Run at Live Theatre, Newcastle.

We've also got the première of a new film by Turner Prize-winner Mark Wallinger made at last year's Run, plus artist Q&A with Kirsty Wark, a large-scale photography exhibition by Dan Holdsworth along the course (pictured), new work by the winners of our annual Moving Image Commission Karin Kihlberg and Reuben Henry, plus our our education programme, In Motion with artist talks, special events, workshops and hands-on activities for families.
Sign up to the Great North Run Culture mailing list to find out what's on when!

Be in a film at this year's Bupa Great North Run!

Artist Melanie Manchot is looking for Great North Runners to take part in a large group portrait to be filmed at the start and finish areas of the Bupa Great North Run.

It will only take 15 minutes and you'll be part of an exciting new Moving Image Commission film which will premiere as part of next year's Great North Run Culture programme.
Please visit here for details

Make the Most of Your Stay in NewcastleGateshead

We've always known how to throw a good party, and the Bupa Great North Run will give us a great chance to show off our Geordie hospitality in style. Join us in NewcastleGateshead for an action packed weekend. Use the web link enclosed to find out what great shows are on during the race weekend, to make a date at a local restaurant or take advantage of the hundreds of discount offers at stores and bars across the city. Or just relax and refuel in style before the big race!

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Best wishes,

The Bupa Great North Run Team