Raise Money Through Sponsored Challenge Events
Summer is finally here, and with it comes a chance to get fit, have fun and raise money for Earthwatch!!
There are so many fun and exhilarating sponsored challenge events taking place throughout the UK and Europe, through which you can raise money for Earthwatch. The Flora London Marathon may be the best known such event in the UK, but there are many, many other endurance-based events, including walking, cycling, trekking, swimming, and even dancing! And, you can always make up your own challenge! You are only limited by your imagination.
All you need to do after deciding on an event is to fundraise from your friends, family, work colleagues, basically anyone you know, tell them about what you are doing, and how by sponsoring you, their donations will go to Earthwatch.
We recommend setting up a fundraising page at http://www.justgiving.com/earthwatch, and why not try organising a few of your own, smaller events to complement your sponsorship levels.
Watch this space for our Fundraising Help Pack which will be brimming full of ideas and advice for event organising and other fundraising methods. Alternatively, for help and advice now, give Laura in the Development Office a call on +44 (0)1865 318878 or email lhowells@earthwatch.org.uk
Remember to keep us up-to-date with your sponsored challenge progress and results; we love to hear stories from all Earthwatch supporters!
UP-AND-COMING SPONSORED CHALLENGE EVENTS:
Scroll down for an extensive (but not exhaustive!) list of sponsored challenge events taking place throughout the UK and Europe in 2008 and early 2009
Monday 25th August 2008
Ringmer Triathlon - 500m swim, 23.5k bike, 6k run
Ringmer Community College, South Downs
Requested Sponsorship - £100
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Sunday 31st August 2008
London to Windsor - 29/37 mile cycle
Richmond Green, Surrey
Requested Sponsorship - £75
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Wednesday 3rd September 2008
Mid Week Summer Aquathlon - 500m swim, 3000m run
Delph Diving Centre, Preston
Requested Sponsorship - £75
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Thursday 4th September 2008
Fitness in the Forest, Delamere Trail Series 1 - 5 mile race
Delamere Forest, Cheshire
Requested Sponsorship - £50
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Saturday 6th September 2008
Jungfrau Marathon
Interlaken, Switzerland
We're sorry - This event is full.
Saturday 6th September 2008
The Vitruvian Triathlon - 1900m swim, 85k cycle, 12k run
Rutland Water, Leicestershire
Requested Sponsorship - £250
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Sunday 7th September 2008
BUPA Great Yorkshire Run - 10k race
Sheffield City Centre
Requested Sponsorship - £100
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Sunday 7th September 2008
Manchester 100 - 100k cycle
Wythenshawe Park, Manchester
Requested Sponsorship - £75
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Sunday 7th September 2008
Wessex 50 - 50 mile cycle
Market Place, Salisbury
Requested Sponsorship - £75
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Sunday 7th September 2008
Wessex 100 - 100 mile cycle
Market Place, Salisbury
Requested Sponsorship - £100
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Sunday 14th September 2008
Reebok Bristol Half Marathon
Harbourside, Bristol
Requested Sponsorship - £250
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Sunday 14th September 2008
Experian Robin Hood Festival of Running - various event including full and half marathon
Nottingham
Requested Sponsorship - contact lhowells@earthwatch.org.uk for details
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Sunday 14th September 2008
Great Langdale Marathon and Half Marathon
Great Langdale, Lake District
Requested Sponsorship - £500 marathon £250 half marathon
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Sunday 14th September 2008
New Forest - 18/28/48 mile cycles
Brockenhurst, New Forest
Requested Sponsorhip - £50
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Sunday 14th September 2008
Kielder Mountain Bike Triathlon - 1500m swim, 27k climbing cycle, 11k climbing run
Leaplish Waterside Park, Northumberland
Requested Sponsorship - £200
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Saturday 20th- Sunday 21st September 2008
Cyclo Sportive Cheddar Challenge - 270k cycle (Sat - 110k Sun - 160k)
Broadway House, Cheddar
Requested Sponsorship - £100 one day, £150 2 day
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Sunday 21st September 2008
Anglesey Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k
Anglesey Show Ground, Gwalchmai
Requested Sponsorship - £500 (full), £250 (half), £100 (10k), £50 (5k)
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Sunday 21st September 2008
Urban Race Brighton Triathlon - various distances
Madeira Drive, Brighton Seafront
Requested Sponsorship - £250
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Sunday 21st September 2008
New Forest Marathon and Half Marathon
New Forest
Requested Sponsorship - £500 (full), £250 (half)
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Saturday 27th September 2008
Cairngorm Adventure Triathlon - 3k canoe, 20k bike, 5k run
Cairgorms National Park
Requested Sponsorship - £150
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Saturday 27th September 2008
KONA Cheddar Bike Fest - 10 hour bike race
Broadway House, Cheddar
Requested Sponsorship - £100
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Sunday 28th September 2008
KONA Cheddar Bike Fest - 5 hour bike race
Broadway House, Cheddar
Requested Sponsorship - £75
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Sunday 28th September 2008
Berlin Marathon
Berlin City Centre
Requested Sponsorship - £500/630€
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Sunday 28th September 2008
Portobello Autumn Aquathon - 750m swim, 5000m run
Portobello Baths, Edinburgh
Requested Sponsorship - £100
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Sunday 5th October 2008
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
We're sorry, this event is full
Sunday 5th October 2008
Baxters River Ness 10k
Fort Augustus, Loch Ness
Requested Sponsorship - £100
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Sunday 12th October 2008
Ferrari Italian Marathon
Maranello Ferrari Gallery
Requested Sponsorship - 500/630€
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Sunday 12th October 2008
Munich Marathon
Olympic Park, Munich
Requested Sponsorship - £500/630€
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Sunday 12th October 2008
Poznan Marathon
Antoni Baraniak Street, Poznan
Requested Sponsorship - £300/380€
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Sunday 19th October 2008
Abingdon Marathon
Tilsy Park Athletics Track, Abingdon
Requested Sponsorship - £300
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Sunday 19th October 2008
Cardiff Half Marathon
City Hall, Cardiff
Requested Sponsorship - £250
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Sunday 19th October 2008
Friston Forest Off-Road Duathlon - 4k run, 12k bike, 2k run
Friston Forest, East Sussex
Requested Sponsorship - £150
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Saturday 25th October 2008
Venice Marathon
Stra, Venice
Requested Sponsorship - £500/630€
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Sunday 26th October 2008
BUPA Great South Run
Southsea, Portsmouth
Requested Sponsorship - £200
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Sunday 26th October 2008
Chelmsford Off Road Duathlon - 4k run, 13k bike, 2.5k run
Hylands Park, Chelmsford
Requested Sponsorship - £150
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Monday 27th October 2008
Adidas Dublin Marathon
Croke Park, Dublin
Requested Sponsorship - £500/630€
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Sunday 9th November 2008
Athens Classic Marathon
Marathonas Avenue, Athens
Requested Sponsorship - £500/630€
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Sunday 9th November 2008
Ticino's International Marathon
Giubiasco, Switzerland
Requested Sponsorship - £500/630€
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Sunday 30th November 2008
Firenze Marathon
Pizzale Michaelangelo, Florence
Requested Sponsorship - £500/630€
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Saturday 27th December 2008
Bangcock Challenge Duathlon - run 2miles, bike 20miles, run 4.5miles
Lanark, Scotland
Requested Sponsorship - £100
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Sunday 11th January 2009
Bannatynes Health Club Wellinborough Multi Terrain Series - 5k, 10k or 15k run
Gypsy Lane, Wellingborough
Requested Sponsorship - £75
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Sunday 18th January 2009
Bannatynes Health Club Wellinborough Multi Terrain Series - 5k, 10k or 15k run
Gypsy Lane, Wellingborough
Requested Sponsorship - £75
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Sunday 8th February 2009
Bannatynes Health Club Wellinborough Multi Terrain Series - 5k, 10k or 15k run
Gypsy Lane, Wellingborough
Requested Sponsorship - £75
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Sunday 1st March 2009
Bannatynes Health Club Wellinborough Multi Terrain Series - 5k, 10k or 15k run
Gypsy Lane, Wellingborough
Requested Sponsorship - £75
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Sunday 22nd March 2009
Maratona di Roma
Colluseum, Rome
Requested Sponsorship - £500/630€
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Sunday 22nd March 2009
Monaco Marathon
Requested Sponsorship - £500/630€
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Please note: If you can raise the requested sponsorship for Earthwatch from your chosen event we will (upon request) refund your registration fee. This is a minimum suggested amount so if you reach it - don't stop there!
For advice on fitness and training, consult http://www.runnersworld.co.uk
Best of luck!