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The charity runner package

What to expect from your charity in return for a run

Regardless of whether you are become a charity runner with your own guaranteed place or become a runner who has accepted to raise a set amount for your chosen charity, the support package you receive will largely be the same. This adds a great boost to your motivation to train, as you really won’t want to let them down.

Your chosen charity will do the utmost to look after you from the outset with a complete package to support you throughout both your fundraising and training.

A typical package for runners could include any of the following:

  • Fundraising pack including fundraising tips
  • Expert training plan
  • Running vest or t-shirt
  • Regular newsletters
  • Runner's goody bag
  • Support from one of the charity’s local campaigners
  • Information on how to use online fundraising to help you hit your target
  • Runner’s chat online discussion group
  • Carbo-load party the day before the race
  • Great support from cheering squads at key stages around the course
  • Post-marathon receptions including complimentary sports massage

Obviously what each charity provides will vary and some have teams of both runners and supporters on the day which are significantly larger than others. Many factors can come into play when choosing a charity to run for, although if you have no real preference, you might want to think whether you want to be part of a large team of runners (who sometimes number well in excess of 1,000) or whether you want to be part of a smaller team.

Ultimately, it’s guaranteed that the charity you are running for will support you throughout the whole experience. After all, it’s in their interests too to make sure you make it to the start and through the finish line.

 

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