Virgin London Marathon

2012 Virgin London Marathon 

Applications for the 2012 race have now closed but we will be accepting applications for the 2013 race from 23 April 2012. If you are considering running for us in 2013 the there is more information below about applying for a golden bond place in our team.

If you currently have your own ballot place in the London Marathon 2012 and would like to use it to support Asthma UK then we would love to have you on the team. To register with us please click on the link at the bottom of the page.

Applying for a Golden Bond Place 

We ask runners to pledge to raise a sponsorship target of £1,600 if they are allocated a Golden Bond place on our team, and you would need to demonstrate your ability to raise this and your fundraising plans on your application form. Please note that if you are accepted to the team, we will also require a registration fee of £50 to confirm your place, which is refundable only if you secure your own place through the official ballot. If you have any questions at all about the application process, please don't hesitate to contact us.

All applicants must be 18 years of age by race day.

Why run for Asthma UK?

Our dedicated marathon team offers support and advice on every aspect of running the Marathon – from training and nutrition to how to avoid blisters! We also offer unrivalled support along the route itself – with numerous cheer stations situated along the 26.2 miles to help you when the going gets tough!

As part of our team you will receive:

• regular newsletters and training tips
• fundraising schedules and lots of advice on how to have fun fundraising
• an exclusive Asthma UK running vest
• an Asthma UK training day
• support throughout your training and fundraising with a dedicated marathon hotline for all your questions
• pre-race pasta party and post-race reception
• support around the course with several marathon cheer stations
  

"What an amazing experience. Thanks for the support over the last few months and for the fab reception after the best 54920 steps of my life. Haven't come down yet and feeling on top of the world!"

Liz Higgins, 2010 Virgin London Marathon runner

If you think that a marathon may be too much of a challenge for you this time, why not have a look at doing either the Great North Run or Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon for us.