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Aug 2018
South Coast Challenge is just one of the amazing events on offer in the ULTRA CHALLENGE SERIES!
You choose to walk, jog, or run…100km, 50km or 25km. So are you a seasoned hiker looking for adventure? Perhaps a marathon runner wanting to ‘up’ your distance? If you’re looking for a real challenge – these events are for you!
A taste of the challenge…take on some of England’s finest scenery – up Beachy Head, over the magnificent Seven Sisters, and along the South Downs Way with stunning views to a Brighton mid-point. Devil’s Dyke, welcome rest stops, ups & downs all lie ahead before historic Arundel comes into view after an amazing journey you’ll never forget.
You’ll get full support and hospitality all the way – leaving you to focus on your challenge!
How to get involved:
Step to it and join Team NWAA by booking your place with Ultra Challenge here
Once you’ve booked your own place please come back and register to request your free fundraising pack, which includes your free NWAA t-shirt to wear with pride! Alternatively get in touch with our fundraising team on 0800 587 4570 or fundraising@nwaa.net.
How we’ll support you:
As a member of Team NWAA, we promise to give you lots of support and encouragement along the way including:
- A fantastic fundraising pack filled with hints, tips and ideas
- A free NWAA t-shirt to wear with pride on the day
- Team NWAA temporary tattoos and message squares
- Access to on the day cheer packs including cheer sticks, supporter signs and more
- Support from our events team on all aspects of your fundraising
Sep 2018
Trekfest
Choose from 25k or 50k walk through the Peak District followed by a hot meal, massage and a beer from the inflatable bar…you can even camp and make a weekend of it!
As well as the things included above Global Adventure provide a fully route-marked course, trekker guides, first aid support, regular checkpoints and a base camp with plenty of smiles and a great atmosphere. To celebrate your achievement you’ll also get a finishers medal and free event pictures from their Facebook page post event.
How to get involved:
Step to it and join Team NWAA by booking your place with Global Adventure here you’ll also find information about the various payment options on offer. Registration will close by the end of July.
Once you’ve booked your own place please come back and register to request your free fundraising pack, which includes your free NWAA t-shirt to wear with pride! Alternatively get in touch with our fundraising team on 0800 587 4570 or fundraising@nwaa.net.
How we’ll support you:
As a member of Team NWAA, we promise to give you lots of support and encouragement along the way including:
- A fantastic fundraising pack filled with hints, tips and ideas
- A free NWAA t-shirt to wear with pride on the day
- Team NWAA temporary tattoos and message squares
- Access to on the day cheer packs including cheer sticks, supporter signs and more
- Support from our events team on all aspects of your fundraising
Thames Path Challenge & Thames Bridges Trek are part of the amazing events on offer in the ULTRA CHALLENGE SERIES!
You choose to walk, jog, or run…100km, 50km or 25km. So are you a seasoned hiker looking for adventure? Perhaps a marathon runner wanting to ‘up’ your distance? If you’re looking for a real challenge – these events are for you!
A stunning route with scenery that’s steeped in history, and a superb backdrop for a festival of river-side challenges – with 3 unique events to join stretching from Tower Bridge to Henley!
Join the ‘Main Thames Path Challenge’ – 100km from Putney Bridge to Henley or on either 50km half challenge, or a quarter section. Most will walk at their own pace, some will jog, and quite a few will run the whole course!
Or perhaps the ‘Thames Bridges Trek’ – 25k from Putney Bridge through the heart of central London zig-zagging over 16 historic bridges, and a finish beyond Tower Bridge.
On Sunday it’s ‘The Henley 10K’ for all the family to enjoy down by the river.
You’ll get full support and hospitality all the way – leaving you to focus on your challenge!
How to get involved:
Step to it and join Team NWAA by booking your place with Ultra Challenge here
Once you’ve booked your own place please come back and register to request your free fundraising pack, which includes your free NWAA t-shirt to wear with pride! Alternatively get in touch with our fundraising team on 0800 587 4570 or fundraising@nwaa.net.
How we’ll support you:
As a member of Team NWAA, we promise to give you lots of support and encouragement along the way including:
- A fantastic fundraising pack filled with hints, tips and ideas
- A free NWAA t-shirt to wear with pride on the day
- Team NWAA temporary tattoos and message squares
- Access to on the day cheer packs including cheer sticks, supporter signs and more
- Support from our events team on all aspects of your fundraising
Join the North West Air Ambulance Charity for the Great North Run in 2018 and help to keep our helicopters flying and saving lives.
With over 57,000 runners, this is your chance to take part in the world’s biggest half marathon taking you on a 13.1 mile journey from the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne to the coast in South Shields.
How to get involved:
The public ballot has now closed for the Great North Run and all our charity places have been allocated. If you would like to be notified when places become available for the 2019 event please email fundraising@nwaa.net.
Already got a place?
If you have been successful in the public ballot, we would love to welcome you to Team NWAA. There’s no minimum fundraising target if you have secured your own place, just have fun and raise as much as you can! Register now to request your free fundraising pack or get in touch with our fundraising team on 0800 587 4570 or fundraising@nwaa.net.
How we’ll support you
As a member of Team NWAA, we promise to give you lots of support and encouragement every step of the way including:
- A fantastic fundraising pack filled with hints, tips and ideas
- A free NWAA t-shirt to wear with pride on the day
- Team NWAA temporary tattoos and message squares
- Access to on the day cheer packs including cheer sticks, supporter signs and more
- Support from our events team on all aspects of your fundraising
An amazing evening of Magic and Music in aid of NWAA and RNLI with Kevin Cunliffe (aka Psycho Kev), Ed Maxwell, Roomful of Mirrors & Martin the Mod.
In Loving Memory of Paul Giovanni Rea
Further details on Facebook and bookings on Eventbrite
Oct 2018
Walk the Big One!
Are you brave enough to walk the track of the UK’s tallest roller coaster with North West Air Ambulance Charity and help to keep our helicopters flying and saving lives?
It’s your chance to experience a completely different type of thrill on the world famous Big One roller coaster with a unique view from the highest point at 235ft!
You’ll be escorted up the 420 step climb of one of the most iconic roller coasters to the summit where you will take in the best view of the Blackpool illuminations, the 42-acre amusement park and the Fylde Coast before walking back down.
How to get involved:
With just £50 to secure your place, and a pledge to raise £250 in sponsorship, you can join other NWAA supporters for our Walk the Big One challenge. So step up, as places are strictly limited, and book your place now!
Registration Form
Minimum age 12. Minimum height 1.32m. Terms and conditions apply.
How we’ll support you:
As a member of Team NWAA, we promise to give you lots of support and encouragement along the way including:
- A fantastic fundraising pack filled with hints, tips and ideas
- A free NWAA t-shirt to wear with pride on the day
- Team NWAA temporary tattoos and message squares
- Access to on the day cheer packs including cheer sticks and supporter signs for family and friends supporting you on the day
- Support from our events team both on the day and beforehand on all aspects of your fundraising
Take to the Skies with North West Air Ambulance Charity for an exhilarating tandem skydive and help to keep our helicopters flying and saving lives.
This is a great opportunity to experience an adrenaline rush like no other whilst being supported by qualified instructors from the Black Knights Parachute Centre.
How to get involved:
With just a £50 deposit to secure your place, and a pledge to raise £350 in sponsorship, you can join other NWAA supporters for our Take to the Skies challenge. So jump to it and book your place now!
Please read the important medical requirements, and terms and conditions about weight restrictions, on the Black Knights Parachute Centre before booking your place.
Registration Form
You can also choose to self-fund your skydive, for our special discounted price of £205, and set your own sponsorship target to raise as much as you can.
Can’t make this date?
If you can’t make this date you could join our next Take to the Skies day in Spring 2019. Email fundraising@nwaa.net to add your name to the invite list.
Alternatively you can book a date to suit you directly with Black Knights Parachute Centre or self-fund your skydive at a venue to suit you.
If you’ve booked your own place please register to request your free fundraising pack or get in touch with our fundraising team on 0800 587 4570 or fundraising@nwaa.net.
How we’ll support you:
As a member of Team NWAA, we promise to give you lots of support and encouragement along the way including:
- A fantastic fundraising pack filled with hints, tips and ideas
- A free NWAA t-shirt to wear with pride on the day
- Team NWAA temporary tattoos and message squares
- Access to on the day cheer packs including cheer sticks, supporter signs and more
- Support from our events team on all aspects of your fundraising
Apr 2019
Take on the London Marathon 2019 for the North West Air Ambulance Charity and help to keep our helicopters flying and saving lives.
The London Marathon is the biggest marathon distance event in the UK and part of the World Marathon Majors. This iconic 26.2 mile route takes in world famous landmarks such as Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf and Buckingham Palace.
How to get involved:
The public ballot was open from 30th April until 5pm on 4th May 2018 and all successful applicants will be announced by the end of October 2018.
Already got a place?
If you have been successful in the public ballot, we would love to welcome you to Team NWAA. There’s no minimum fundraising target if you have secured your own place, just have fun and raise as much as you can!
Register here to request your free fundraising pack or get in touch with our fundraising team on 0800 587 4570 or fundraising@nwaa.net.
How we’ll support you
As a member of Team NWAA, we promise to give you lots of support and encouragement along the way including:
- A fantastic fundraising pack filled with hints, tips and ideas
- A free NWAA t-shirt to wear with pride on the day
- Team NWAA temporary tattoos and message squares
- Access to on the day cheer packs including cheer sticks, supporter signs and more
- Support from our events team on all aspects of your fundraising
May 2019
Join the North West Air Ambulance Charity for the Great Manchester Run in 2019 and help to keep our helicopters flying and saving lives.
Take in some of Manchester’s iconic sites in the hugely popular 10k, or challenge yourself in the half marathon. With bands, thousands of spectators lining the routes and our NWAA cheer team creating an incredible atmosphere, this event is a must for all abilities.
How to get involved:
NWAA charity place applications will be open by November 2018, if you would like us to notify you when applications are open please email fundraising@nwaa.net and we’ll add you to our charity team list.
Or alternatively you can book your own place directly at www.greatrun.org right now!
Already got your own place?
If you’ve already got a place in either the 10K or Half Marathon, we would love to welcome you to Team NWAA. There’s no minimum fundraising target, just have fun and raise as much as you can!
Please register here once you have secured your own place to request your free fundraising pack.
How we’ll support you:
As a member of Team NWAA, we promise to give you lots of support and encouragement along the way including:
- A fantastic fundraising pack filled with hints, tips and ideas to smash your target
- A free NWAA t-shirt to wear with pride on the day
- Team NWAA temporary tattoos and message squares
- Access to on the day cheer packs including cheer sticks and supporter signs for family and friends at the NWAA cheer point
- Support from our events team on all aspects of your fundraising
