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Fundraising for Save the Children – Great North Run Half Marathon

Service and Charity are an important part of Sedbergh School’s philosophy and so to celebrate the School’s 500th anniversary we are planning to enter as many staff, pupils, parents and OS as possible in the Great North Run to raise money for Save the Children. What We Do | UK & Around the World | Save the Children UK 

The Great North Run half marathon is run annually at takes place on Sunday 7th September 2025 in Newcastle. We are delighted to partner with Save the Children to support their efforts. All of our staff and current year 12 pupils are invited to run as well as parents and OS. Sedberghian’s will be able to take advantage of a guaranteed Charity Place to run the event.  

We are seeking expressions of interest from OS who would like to run. Entry is £35 and there is a £375 fundraising pledge.

If you would like to take part, please complete the form below by Friday 27th September so that Save the Children can secure our spaces.

Charity Fundraising – Save the Children – Great North Run Half Marathon

Please message me if you have any questions.

Many thanks

Richard Wells 

Science Teacher & Head of Running  

rsw@sedberghschool.org