Virgin London marathon
Date: 22 April 2012
Distance: 26.2 miles
Venue: London
Registration fee: Free if you've got your own place or £100 for a charity place
Minimum sponsorship: £1,650 for a charity place
Run for us
- If you have a place in the London Marathon Ballot and have recieved your Accepted Magazine, join our team by contacting Sarah.
- We have now filled our charity places, but we do have a waiting list! If you would like to be added to our waiting list please fill in this application form.
About the challenge
Run for Mind in the Virgin London Marathon! This is one of life's great challenges; the atmosphere is second to none and the sense of achievement is wonderful.
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. We'd love to have you running as part of our team.
By running the marathon for Mind I feel I have succeeded in making many people aware of the charity's work and, in being open about my reasons for doing it, have raised awareness of the ongoing struggle for those of us who live with mental health issues. It has been an amazing experience.
- Beth, Mind marathon runner
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
- enthusiastic cheering teams along the route
- a post race reception with refreshments, foot soaks and massages
- 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:
1. Guaranteed charity place
We have now filled our guaranteed charity places, but theres still a chance you could join us! Every year we get many people unable to take part due to injury and illness and we can transfer their place to someone new up until February 2012. If you would like to be added to our waiting list please complete the form below and we will be in contact when a place becomes available.
Download our 2012 London Marathon Waiting list application form (PDF)
2. Own place runners
If you were successful in the London Marathon public Ballot and have recieved your Accepted Magazine or got your place through a running club we would be delighted to have you join the Mind team!
Fill in this short form and we'll send you a welcome pack to get your started.
As an own place runner, you receive all the support from our dedicated Events Team as those on the Mind team, but you don't require one of our charity places and there are no sponsorship targets to meet. We are always grateful for your support and for any funds you can raise for Mind.
If you require further information please call our friendly team on 0871 872 1144, or send us an email.
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 lifetime.