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Run Team Amnesty

Team Amnesty runner There are six major running events this year, offering some great opportunities to raise money for Amnesty. You can either get your own place and choose to run for Amnesty, or apply to have one of our places. Either way, if you run as part of Team Amnesty, we will provide you with a running vest, training support and fundraising materials.

London Marathon - 20 April 2014

Registration fee: £100
Sponsorship target: £1,800

This iconic event is simply one of the most spectacular marathons in the world. The buzzing atmosphere is so contagious that it inspires even the most run-shy spectators to pick up a pair of trainers and give it a try. Find out more and register for a place on our marathon team

Edinburgh Marathon Festival - 26 May 2013

Marathon Registration fee: £30
Marathon Sponsorship target: £600

Half Marathon Registration fee: £20
Half Marathon Sponsorship target: £300

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is considered one of the top city marathons in the world. With its beautifully scenic route through this historic city and one of the fastest courses you'll find it's easy to see why.

You can join Team Amnesty at this event by registering for one of our guaranteed places for which you'll need to raise a minimum of £600 for the full marathon distance or £300 for the half marathon. 

Which ever distance you choose, you'll receive fantastic levels of fundraising support including an Amnesty pack with tips and materials including a running vest or t-shirt. Register online now.

BUPA 10,000 - 27 May 2013

A Team Amnesty memberRegistration fee: £20 
Sponsorship target: £250

This showcase run takes place against the stunning backdrop of historic London, starting and finishing in St James' Park. Taking in the sights of London, you'll run through iconic locations such as the City of Westminster, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall and Horseguards Avenue. Register to run in one of our guaranteed places.

Got your own place? Let us know, and be part of Team Amnesty

Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon - 6 October 2013

An Amnesty runner at the 2011 Royal Parks Foundation half marathon. Copyright: Amnesty International

Registration fee: £20
Sponsorship target: £350

This half marathon is one of the most beautiful runs in London, passing through the picturesque Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, St James Park and Green Park.

A half marathon is a great distance to kick-start a fitness programme, or can also be used as a training event if you are building up to run a marathon. Sign up for your guaranteed place on the team

BRIGHTON MARATHON - 6 APRIL 2014

Registration fee: £30
Sponsorship target: £600

With sun, sea and a fast, scenic route it's little wonder this has quickly become one of the most popular UK marathons. The course takes you past many of Brighton's famous sights, starting from Preston Park, passing the Brighton Pavilion and with a downhill finish and panoramic sea views! Find out more and join the team at Brighton

Contact the team

Want to know more about an event, or how to sign up? We're happy to answer any questions.

Email: team@amnesty.org.uk
Phone: 020 7033 1777

'Own place runner'? What's that?

Own place runner: You have secured a place on the run event from race organisers, and are interested in using that place to raise money as part of Team Amnesty.

Guaranteed place runner: You wish to apply for one of the places on a race already secured by Team Amnesty. There is a minimum sponsorship amount attached to a guaranteed place.