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  • London Triathlon 2010

    7th August 2010 - 8th August 2010
    Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Why not volunteer to take part in the London Triathlon 2010. Places are much sought after with over 10,000 people taking part last year.

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  • London to Paris Cycle Ride

    14th July 2010 - 18th July 2010
    Need motivation to get fit? Why not cycle from London to Paris. Read Mark Gidney's account of his experiences and find out why it's the trip for you.

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  • The British 10K London Run

    Sunday 11th July 2010
    The Nations favourite 10K London road run is happening again this year, join thousands of runners and be part of this special and glorious 10th anniversary British 10K London Run 2010.

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  • Skydiving

    Experience the exhilaration of jumping from 10,000 feet with an instructor or brave the 3,000 feet solo dive. Either way you get to jump at no cost to yourself and raise money for Africa Now. You can jump EVERY weekend so give us a call!

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London Triathlon 2010

Held once again in the ExCel Centre in London's docklands, the annual London Triathlon is taking place on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th August this summer. The London Triathlon is the largest triathlon in the world and attracts top athletes and sports personalities - last year Formula One's Jenson Button competed in the Olympic distance.

This years Triathlon is set to be another fantastic event!  Fancy a challenge?  Sign up to one of Africa Now's charity places and secure your spot in this years event!

There are a variety of races to choose from - something for everyone!

Choose the distance to suit you:

  • Super Sprint - 400m swim / 10k bike / 2.5k run
  • Sprint - 750m swim / 20k bike / 5k run
  • Olympic - 1500m swim / 40k bike / 10k run

(NB. In team relay events one participant swims, one cycles and one runs).

Take part in a thrilling challenge and raise valuable funds for Africa Now!

How does it work?

As part of Africa Now's 2010 London Triathlon team we ask individual participants to raise a minimum sponsorship of £600 and relay teams to raise a combined minimum sponsorship of £1200.  All participants are asked to pay a registration fee of £50 (which goes towards the cost of the place). Don't be put off by this your sponsorship target, this truly is an invigorating experience that is easy to promote to your supporters and we will give you a Fundraising Pack with lots of handy hints and tips to support you to make the most of your fundraising.

What do I do know?

To get more information about this event visit the London Triathlon 2010 page or to apply for one of Africa Now's charity places email or call Laura on 01865 403265 at our Oxford office.

Non-charity places are already selling out so act quickly to secure your places in the 2010 London Triathlon!

 

 

 

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