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Running for OCD-UK
Running Events
Join the OCD-UK running team in events throughout the UK.
We have fundraising runs of all distances, and no matter which event you do, or what running experience you have, we have guaranteed places on offer and will be there for you every step of the way.
Even if you obtain your own place, we will be there to help you, and may even be able to refund your race entry fee.
Brighton Marathon
Date: 15/04/2012
Location: Brighton
Minimum Sponsorship: £600 (suggested)
Guaranteed places available.
Around 15,000 people are expected to participate in the 2012 Brighton Marathon cheered on by about 100,000 people on the seafront and fastly becoming one of the top UK marathons of the running calendar.
BUPA Great Manchester Run
Date: 20/05/2012
Location: Manchester
Minimum Sponsorship: £250 (suggested)
Guaranteed places available.
Over 30,000 people will be running through Manchester City Centre and enjoying the great atmosphere of the BUPA Great Manchester Run, which was televised live on the BBC for the 2011 race.
Asics British 10k
Date: 08/07/2012
Location: London
Minimum Sponsorship: £250
Guaranteed places available.
Always a popular Summertime festival of running, join 26,000 other runners around the streets of London past some of London's famous landmarks just two weeks before the 2012 London Olympics start.
BUPA Great Edinburgh Run
Date: 07/10/2012
Location: Edinburgh
Minimum Sponsorship: £250 (suggested)
Guaranteed places available.
Those taking part in this hilly 10k will be rewarded by some fantastic scenery, as it passes some of Edinburgh's greatest attractions including the Edinburgh Castle.
Royal Parks Half Marathon
Date: 07/10/2012
Location: London
Minimum Sponsorship: £400
Guaranteed places available.
A spectacular and challenging run through four London Royal Parks, taking in many London landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye.
Adidas Women's 5k Challenge
Date: 2013 - TBC - Not running in 2012 becuase of the Olympics.
Location: Hyde Park, London
Minimum Sponsorship: £150 (suggested)
No guaranteed places available, race entry fee refunded.
The UK’s biggest and best women-only fun run, around Hyde Park in London. The 2010 event saw celeb's Dr Linda Papadopoulos and model and TV presenter, Lisa Butcher, join the other OCD-UK ladies.
Almost 150 people took part in running events for OCD-UK in 2010 and 2011, from 5k runs to full marathons, from Scotland to Paris. We really appreciate the commitment of our fantastic fundraisers and supporters and in return we promise to support you every step of the way.
For 2011 OCD-UK has places in selected running events listed above, but you can also sign up for your own place in any local and international events through the race organiser. If you then participate and fundraise for OCD-UK we will even refund your race entry fee and support you with training and fundraising materials.
We'd love to have you join our team! No experience necessary!!! Take a look at the list of events below for just a few ideas of running events near and far, and check your local running clubs for details of other local events you can take part in.
Feel free to contact us should you be interested in participating in any of these events, or just want a little more information about running for OCD-UK.