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Date: 26 April 2009
Distance: 26.2 miles
Venue: London
Registration fee: £75
Minimum sponsorship: £1600
About the challenge
Taking part in the Flora London Marathon is one of life’s great challenges; the atmosphere is second to none. As a fundraising event nothing can compete with the marathon, with thousands of people taking to the streets each year, many in fancy dress, raising money for causes close to their hearts.
"I’m so pleased to have run for Mind – having been through an acute depressive episode myself, I know that the funds I’ve raised will definitely help to support those who are suffering more than I was running the 26.2 mile course on Sunday." Alan, Flora London Marathon Mind runner 2008
Our support
Whether you have your own place or a Mind guaranteed place we will be with you every step of the way. We offer all our runners a fantastic support package including:
- loads of training and fundraising advice
- regular e-newsletter updates
- a vest with your name overprinted
- cheering points along the route
- a post race reception with refreshments and massage
- a dedicated and experienced project manager to provide support and advice.
We will do all that we can to ensure that your London Marathon experience is one you will never forget.
Join our team
There are two ways in which you can join the Mind team.
Guaranteed place
Each year Mind have a number of guaranteed places in the event and if you would like one of these we ask that you pay a registration fee of £75 and raise a minimum sponsorship of £1,600.
These places have been filled for 2009, but you can be added to our waiting list by completing a registration form (PDF file).
Own place
If you were lucky enough to gain your own place from the event organisers, you can still join Mind's team. As your place in the event doesn't cost Mind a penny, there are no sponsorship targets - we are just grateful for your support and for any funds you can raise for Mind.
To join us as an own place runner, just complete a registration form (PDF file) or enter our online area to sign up to run for Mind.
Only enter the online area if you have gained your own place through the ballot.
This does not register you for a guaranteed place with Mind.
If you require further information please contact the Events Team by calling 0871 872 1144 or get in touch - we would love to hear from you.
Sponsor a friend
If you have a friend running the marathon, you can easily sponsor them or leave a message of support online! Your support will be gratefully received.
Why Mind?
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales by joining our team you will enable us to continue to provide support for the 1 in 4 people who experience mental distress in their life time.
For more information on our work please click here
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