London Marathon 2008

A huge thank you to the runners, volunteers and supporters who made the 2008 London Marathon a very special one for Asthma UK!

13 April 2008
Marathon

If you would like to apply for a guaranteed place on our 2009 Flora London Marathon team we are now accepting applications for our Gold Bond places and will allocate entries to successful applicants throughout the year, on a first-come, first-served basis. You can apply online via the buttons below, or if you would like us to send you a 2009 application form by post or email please contact us on the number or email address below.

Please note that if you are allocated a Gold Bond place on the Asthma UK Team you must pledge to raise a minumum of £1,500 for the charity. We will also require a registration fee of £117.50 to confirm your place, which is refundable only if you secure your own place through the offical ballot.

Why run for Asthma UK?

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

julie sutton, marathon runner "Thanks for your support on Marathon day. I had a fanastic time and managed a respectable four hours and 13 minutes - not bad for a girl with asthma!"