Events and challenges

Running Events

We have charity assured places available in some of the major running events in the sporting calendar.  Check out our running events section below.

There are loads of other fun runs, 10Ks, half and full marathons around the country.

If you have your own place in a favourite event - whether or not it is featured here - please get in touch for your running vest and comprehensive support pack!

Hannah Phillips, national events co-ordinator, email or call 01844 348113  

Events list

Great South Run

The historic naval city of Portsmouth is the backdrop to Britain's biggest and most popular 10 mile road running event, the Bupa Great South Run.

We will be there on the day to meet, greet and congratulate our runners! 

Date(s): 24 October 2010
Location: Portsmouth
Duration: 1 day
Minimum Sponsorship: £250
Contact: Hannah Phillips on 01844 348113 events@hearingdogs.org.uk

Great North Run

This event continues to increase in popularity every year with Hearing Dogs supporters. Hearing Dogs charity places are available for a minimum sponsorship level of £300.

We hold a pre-race event at our Yorkshire training centre in July and a post-race reception with masseurs on the day where you'll also have the chance to meet working hearing dogs with their deaf recipients. Whether you are a charity runner or an "own place" runner Hearing Dogs will make sure you have a fantastic experience.

Date(s): 19 September 2010
Location: Newcastle to South Shields
Duration: 1 day
Minimum Sponsorship: £300 for a guaranteed charity place
Contact: Hannah Phillips on 01844 348113 events@hearingdogs.org.uk

adidas Silverstone Half Marathon

The adidas Silverstone Half Marathon is a top event organised by the same team responsible for the world famous Virgin London Marathon.  Public entries to this event are now open and you can register for a place at www.adidashalfmarathon.com

We have charity places available for £200 minimum sponsorship but we'd love to hear from own place runners too!

As a member of our team you will benefit from a support pack which includes: -

• A tour of our head quarters in Saunderton, Buckinghamshire
• Q & A session with a qualified sports nutritionist
• A demonstration of how our dogs work
• A post-race reception at the Silverstone Charity Village
• Fancy dress kit, bandana and running vest
• Plus lots more!

To find out more about the event please contact Hannah on the details below.

Date(s): Sunday 6 March 2011
Location: Silverstone Motor Racing Circuit
Duration: 1 day
Minimum Sponsorship: £200 (for a charity place)
Contact: Hannah on 01844 348 113 events@hearingdogs.org.uk

GB Trans Britain

Starting in Scotland, finishing in Wales and taking in the best of what England has to offer, this six day, six stage foot race is truely the first multi stage Ultra event for which "Britain" means something.

We want you to enjoy this experience and for you to arrive at the start line in the best possible shape each day, BUT this is a tough race, the equivalent of six marathons in six days, climbing up to five peaks in a day and three legs of Ultra distance - no shortage of dragging rights will be earned here!

Date(s): 11 - 17 September 2010
Location: Starting in Scotland, finishing in Wales
Duration: Six days
Minimum Sponsorship: £750.00
Contact: Hannah on 01844 348113 events@hearingdogs.org.uk

CaniX

We are delighted to announce that we are once again nominated charity during the 2010-2011 season for these fabulous cross-country runs with your dog.

Full support packages are available to all own place runners.

To register for your place visit the CaniX website www.cani-cross.co.uk then contact Hannah (details below) for your full support package.

Date(s): Various
Location: Across the UK
Duration: 1 day
Contact: Hannah on 01844 348113 events@hearingdogs.org.uk

GRIM Challenge

Run, wade and crawl this 8 mile off-road challenge. Have you got what it takes?

Register at www.grimchallenge.co.uk then contact Hannah (details below) for your full support pack.

Hearing Dogs will be attending on Saturday 4 December so come down and join us!

Date(s): 4 & 5 December 2010
Location: Aldershot
Duration: 1 day
Contact: Hannah on 01844 348113 events@hearingdogs.org.uk

Virgin London Marathon 2011

Join the Hearing Dogs' team and be a part of one of the most famous running events in the world. The historic 26.2 mile route through the city of London takes in some world-famous landmarks.

We have Golden Bond places available for 2011 (we do ask supporters to commit to raising £2,000 to secure a guaranteed charity place).  

A pre-race event is held at our Buckinghamshire training centre in February and a fabulous post-race event is held at the Institute of Directors, Pall Mall, on race day.

Date(s): Sunday 17 April 2011
Location: London
Duration: 1 day
Minimum Sponsorship: £2,000 (for a guaranteed charity place)
Contact: Hannah on 01844 348113 events@hearingdogs.org.uk

Big Fun Run (various locations)

Join the Hearing Dogs Team in one of the 29 events taking place across the UK throughout 2010.

For more information and to sign up for a run near you visit the Big Fun Run website www.bigfunrun.com

Date(s): July to October 2009
Location: Various
Duration: 1 day
Contact: Hannah on 01844 348113 events@hearingdogs.org.uk

adidas Women's 5K Challenge

This is one just for the ladies! Join us for the 2010 event in London when more than 25,000 ladies will walk, jog or run the 3 miles (5k) to raise funds for charity.

Date(s): 5 September 2010
Location: Hyde Park, London
Duration: 1 day
Contact: Hannah on 01844 348113 events@hearingdogs.org.uk