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Virgin London Marathon

Join us for the world's greatest marathon!

Parkinson's UK supporter Simon Rogers running the 2011 London Marathon
  • Date: 22 April 2012
  • Distance: 26.2 miles
  • Minimum sponsorship: £1,700 for a charity place. If you have your own place there's no minimum sponsorship target.
  • Registration fee: £50
  • Volunteer on the day: help cheer on our runners! Contact us for more details.

This race begins in Greenwich Park where you'll see Charlton Athletic's Football Ground and the Cutty Sark, before crossing the famous Tower Bridge.

The route takes you to the financial district of Canary Wharf, before passing the Crown Jewels displayed in the historic Tower of London.

You'll run past London Bridge, Tate Modern and the London Eye before finishing your final mile, where you'll see the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace.

Run for us

Our work is totally dependent on donations. Help us to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's.

Our Events team will be with you all the way through your training and fundraising - and we'll be there on race day to cheer you on.

Cheering point at London Marathon 2011

We will provide:

  • up to date information and support
  • fundraising pack and advice
  • breathable running vest and iron-on letters
  • supporter points along the route for your friends and family
  • post-race reception with FREE massage, showers, and buffet

Join our team

Charity places

My father's got Parkinson's and I've managed to raise £2,700 which I'm delighted at. The crowds were just incredible all the way round, from mile 1 to the end.

Stuart

Our ballot is now closed. If you'd like to join our waiting list, please fill out the form below and return it to us.

We can't guarantee a place as this is dependent on runners dropping out, and on the existing waiting list.

Public ballot places

The public ballot is closed. If you have been lucky enough to be allocated a place - congratulations! We'd love to have you on our 2012 team.

Please fill out our registration form (Word, 254KB) and return it to us to join our team.