Sponsors 2008

We are proud to have the support of the following as sponsors:

Mizuno Corporation UK                   
Title and main sponsor of the race.  Give substantial practical support
including tee-shirts for all finishers and prizes including Mizuno Products.

Gateshead Council                          
Provide general assistance including the Finish gantry, road closures and safety advice via the event Safety Advisory Group

Newcastle City Council                   
Provide general assistance especially with road closures and also chair the event Safety Advisory Group

The Journal  (opens in a new window)                                     
Give publicity with newspaper coverage leading up to the opening of race entries, publish the entry form and a special Results edition.

Dairy Farmers of Britain                  
Generously supply refrigeration facilities and provide the soft drinks for all the race finishers.

Northumbrian Water            
Have generously supplied their own bottled drinking water for runners at the Finish and have also provided the water at the Water Station since we first provided one in 2006.

Royal Haskoning
Make a substantial contribution to the Geordie Awards and have given valuable practical assistance in setting up and operating the Water Station since its inception.

Mott MacDonald
Provide strong practical and financial support to the Kiddars Fun Run.