Virgin London Marathon 2011

Race date: Sun 17 April 2011
Distance: 26.2 miles
Sponsorship required: £1600 (including £100 registration fee)

The legendary London Marathon is as popular with amateur runners as it is with world class professionals. It's the world's largest annual fundraising event and has an atmosphere like no other, with hundreds of the 35,000 participants completing the course in fancy dress.

Inspired to run the 2011 Virgin London Marathon?

Apply for a Shelter place

How we will support you:

Run for Shelter and you will be supported from start to finish. We offer:

a training plan from a top running coach with personal email support
an adidas running vest
free cheerers' t-shirts for all your supporters
fundraising advice and support to maximise your potential
a chance to meet other Shelter runners at our Christmas drinks party
a massive after race party where you can relax, refuel, refresh and rub down

How much do I need to raise?

We ask you to raise a minimum of £1,600 which includes a £100 registration fee. Please note, if you are offered a place, you must pay the £100 registration fee within a week, or you will lose your place!

About the race

The course takes you through central London; from Greenwich to The Mall, past the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. It's lined with cheering supporters and entertainers to keep you going - and we promise you our Shelter cheering team will be out in force!

Further information: contact us

If you manage to get your own place in the London Marathon ballot, have any questions, or would like more information about any of the races, please get in touch. Call the Running Events team on 0844 515 1190 or email marathon@shelter.org.uk

Apply now

2010 Gallery

A huge thank you to all our Shelter runners who took on the 2010 Marathon. Crossing that finish line after months of training and fundraising is a massive achievement. Congratulations!

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