2009 Flora London Marathon
Thank you for your interest in running for Deafblind UK in the 2009 Flora London Marathon. The details below will take you through various steps to take to increase your chances of securing a highly sought after place.
How to run for Deafblind UK...
The Flora London Marathon is one of life’s great challenges, and there are so many reasons to take part. Perhaps you’re looking for the personal challenge of a lifetime, or maybe you’ve had a family member or friend affected by deafblindness.
Whatever your motivation, the cheering crowds will drive you on as you pound the streets of London: round the Cutty Sark, over Tower Bridge and past the icons of the capital.
If you would like to run the London Marathon and help raise money for Deafblind UK, your first step should be to apply for a place through the London Marathon ballot. Every year there are 25,000 places available through the London Marathon ballot. In 2009, the system has changed and the first phase has already closed. The second phase for entry will open online at 9am on Monday 21st April 2008. Please remember to register for your ballot place as soon as possible at the London Marathon website or you can call the London Marathon entry hotline on 020 7902 0200. It isn’t too late!
The results of the ballot are announced in October 2008.
Good Luck – we hope you secure your place!
If you have a ballot place:
If you have secured a place through the ballot and would still like to run for Deafblind UK then just download and complete the Ballot Place Application Form and return it to us to let us know you have a place. By becoming one of our ‘own place’ runners you will enjoy all the benefits that our Golden Bond Runners do and we will send you a pack containing information about Deafblind UK; sponsor forms; posters; and a t-shirt or running vest (whichever you prefer) to wear on Marathon day.
Golden Bond Places:
If you are unsuccessful in getting your 'own place' via the London Marathon ballot, then you can still apply for one of our highly sought after Charity Golden Bond places. If you wish to apply for one of our charity places, please complete the downloadable Golden Bond Application Form below and send it to us as quickly as possible with a £25 refundable deposit. Priority is given to those who we feel will be able to really make the most of this opportunity and can confidently raise £1000 minimum sponsorship for Deafblind UK. We will let you know as soon as possible if we can give you a Deafblind UK Golden Bond Place.
We offer fantastic support to all of our Golden Bond and Ballot Place Runners:
- A Deafblind UK Running Vest or T-Shirt
- Regular email and newsletter support
- A Fundraising Pack, including sponsorship forms, posters, leaflets, and collecting tins
- Training and diet advice
- Support from a dedicated fundraising team
Places are limited, so complete the form today!
Contact the Events Team if you have any queries, questions, or to request further details.
