Take on an Olympic Challenge of your own in 2012 – join Action Medical Research’s team for the Virgin London Marathon, the world’s greatest road race! Take to the streets of London along with 35,000 other runners for this fantastic race and help Action Medical Research save and change children’s lives!
Looking for a charity place to run in 2012
To apply for a place to run the Virgin London Marathon 2012 for Action Medical Research just click on the ‘Enter Now’ button and complete the application form, we will advise you if we can offer you a place. You will need to pay a £50 non-refundable deposit upon accepting our offer and agree to raise a minimum sponsorship of £1,800. Don’t worry if you haven’t raised this amount before, we have lots of ideas to get you started and you will be fully supported throughout your fundraising.
As part of the Take Action team you will receive excellent support before, during and after the race. We will provide you with:
- a training guide written with the help of former London Marathon WINNER Mike Gratton
- an online sponsorship account that you can personalise with photos and mini-blogs
- a discussion forum so you can talk to your fellow runners
- dedicated members of staff who can help answer any questions or worries you have
- post-race reception with food, drink, showers and masseurs
- noisy cheering parties to help you round the course!
- high-quality branded wicking running vest
- fundraising incentives including the chance to win Polar Running Watches and iPods
- The chance to run as our mascot, Paddington, for an added challenge!
Don’t wait until the ballot is announced to apply and risk missing out. If we offer you a place we will keep you on the reserve list and if you are unsuccessful in the ballot you will be guaranteed a place with us.
Apply for a ballot place
Don’t forget to also enter the Virgin London Marathon Ballot. It opens at the beginning of May. There are limited places so make sure you apply for a ballot place as soon as it opens at: www.virginlondonmarathon.com. Make sure you select Action Medical Research as your charity of choice when you register.
If you are successful through the ballot you can still run for Action Medical Research and take advantage of the fantastic support we offer.
By completing this run you will have completed one sport in the Gold Challenge. To find out more go to www.action.org.uk/gold_challenge
