How do I apply?
Traidcraft has guaranteed places available which are allocated on a first come, first serve basis. To guarantee your place, you just need to return an entry form either through the post or by fax with £32 to guarantee your place.
Find out more about applying.
Do I need to register my details with Great Run as well?
Yes. In 2008, Great Run introduced a new system for charity entries. This means that once you return your form to Traidcraft, you will receive an email from Great Run with a unique token ID. To complete the entry process, you must log on to www.greatrun.org to register with Great Run. No additional payment is required.
I have received an email from Traidcraft saying my place is guaranteed but I haven't received the email from Great Run.
If you haven't received the email from Great Run, please contact us as soon as possible by emailing running@traidcraft.org.uk or call 0191 497 6445. If you have used a work email address, please supply us with an alternative email address if you have one.The organisers have reported that because the email is automated, they are not being accepted by some companies
How much will it cost?
You will need to pay £32 when you apply to secure your place. This is non-refundable unless we are unable to offer you a place.
Our sponsorship pledge is £200 which you raise in the lead up to event and must send to Traidcraft no later than two months after the event date. You can also fundraise online using www.justgiving.com.
Why do you have a minimum pledge?
Like all official Great Run charities, we invest a lot of time, money and resource in the BUPA Great South Run. Your pledge ensures that we can continue our vital development work overseas.
Why should I run for Traidcraft?
Traidcraft Exchange is the UK’s only development charity specialising in making trade work for the poor. We need your support to continue our work and help poor people in developing countries to transform their lives.
You can read some of the stories of the people we help on the various event pages.
I have my own place in the Great South Run. Can I still run for Traidcraft?
Yes, you're very welcome to join the team.
There is no minimum sponsorship for own place runners – just raise as much you can.
Just let us know by filling in the own place registration form and we will send you your fundraising and training pack.
I want to run with a friend. How do I ensure we both get the same wave start?
Put the same estimated running time on your entry forms and you should be allocated into the same wave.
I’ve never run 10 miles before. How do I know what my estimated time is?
The organisers ask for your estimated time to that they can arrange the start roughly by times. If you’ve never run this far before and don’t mind how long it takes you, your estimated time is less important.
As a guide, the majority of people finish the race is under two and half hours.
Can Traidcraft help find accommodation in Portsmouth?
Sorry, we can't find you accommodation.
The official tour operator for the Great South Run is Nirvana Europe. They offer a range of accommodation and race transfers.
Nirvana’s contact details are: mail@nirvanaeurope.com, 0191 293 6592, www.nirvanaeurope.com.
It is advisable to book your accommodation as soon as possible as due to the size of this event, accommodation does get booked up very quickly.
You can also use the Traidcraft Active team forum to ask questions and get advice from other runners.
Can I walk the course?
Yes, you can walk. There is a race “sweep up” vehicle which travels at the back of the race, at a speed of 17 minutes per mile. If you fall behind this vehicle, you may be asked to finish the race on the footpaths as the roads will be re-opened.
However, the finish system will remain open until everyone has crossed the line and you will still receive your finish time and race souvenirs.
When will I receive my race number?
Great Run send out the race numbers between four and six weeks before the event. If you haven’t received your pack four weeks before the event, you should call Great Run on 0845 389 22 00.
I’ve moved house since I applied to run for Traidcraft. Who do I need to inform?
Please inform us as soon as possible if you move house. You should also update your address with Great Run by logging onto www.greatrun.org with your Great Run username and password. Up until the charity entry deadline on 29th August this will allow Great Run to send your race number to your new address.
After the 29th August the race packs are mailed out so if you move house after this date you will need to arrange to have your pack forwarded, or arrange to collect it from your old address. If you are not able to do this please contact Great Run customer services on 0845 389 2200
If you are at university, you should use the address you will be at during the summer holidays when you register with Great Run as this is when the race numbers will be sent out.
