Date: Sunday 20th March 2011
Run starts: 9.30am
Start location: 'The Hub', Regents Park, London
Who are MSF?
Médecins Sans Frontières works in over 60 countries around the world. They provide emergency medical
aid to the victims of war, natural disasters and epidemics. With around 28 000 local and international
employees located around the world, they offer essential assistance to those who need it the most
irrespective of race, religion or political affliction.
Why do they need your help?
MSF prides itself on remaining independent from governments or political groups and does not work for
profit. This means they can provide medical assistance based on need alone. MSF relies on private donations to ensure that this happens. That means that events like this are essential to allow them to keep up their
vital work.
What’s the plan?
Around 300 runners from all around London and the South-East will be taking to the paths in Regents Park on March 20th, 2011. All of the runners will be raising money to go towards MSF’s work around the world. There will be a 5km and a 10km route, and YOU choose which one you do. Set yourself a challenge, get training, find sponsors and have a great run in the middle of London! The run will be timed with chip-timing, so you’ll get an exact time for your run. We’ll also be offering prizes for the best fundraisers and a
goody-bag for all runners.
How much does it cost to sign up?
It costs £10 to enter, covering the Park Authority fees, facilities, chip timing, first aid, and hopefully enough for a great post-run social. Any excess will be on its way to MSF– we’re not out to make a profit!
I’m in…how do I sign up?...
1) Do you want to run 5km or 10km? Choose, and then go to either:
5km route: View Route
10km route: View Route
2) Click ‘ADD TO CART’, and then ‘CHECKOUT’
3) As most of you won’t be members of UCL (this is a joint run between many universities,
but it happens that UCL Union are sorting the tickets for us), you will have to create a
new account – click on the ‘CONTINUE’ button.
4) Make an account, confirm the payment and you’re done. You’ll get a confirmation email
from UCL Union.
5) We will contact you after a few days to ask you a few more questions and let you know
how you can get started training and fundraising.
6) Find running buddies – get your friends and family involved! Anyone can join our run.
Important links:
Website - http://fomsfrun.com/
Facebook page - MSF Fun Run 2011
Youtube trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5n377w_X28