London Marathon 2011
- Date: 17 April 2011
- Location: London
- Distance: 26.2 miles
- Sponsorship: £1800
Choose from two Golden Bond place packages - standard or, if you want to go that extra mile, our brand new VIP package.
Welcome to the Leonard Cheshire Disability
Virgin London Marathon 2011 page!
Whether you’re lucky enough to get a ballot place or would like one of our guaranteed charity places, if you join 'Team Runability' and run for Leonard Cheshire Disability you will be fully supported from start to finish with:
- Guaranteed entry to the London Marathon 2011(if required)
- Comprehensive training and fundraising guides plus a Marathon advice evening with experienced sports professionals advising runners on fitness, nutrition etc.
- Team e-newsletters featuring news from the charity and info about the event
- Dedicated events team member on-call for all your marathon queries
- An exclusive Leonard Cheshire Disability running vest
- Up-lifting cheering squads out on the route for your friends and family to be part of
- A post marathon reception to help you celebrate and unwind with high-carb food, commemorative photo and a very well deserved sports massage and foot spa!
What do you need to do to join the team?
For 2011, you can join our London Marathon Team in two ways: 1. Team Runability - Standard PlacesThis is our standard Golden Bond place package, giving you a guaranteed place in the marathon. You pay a £100 non-refundable registration fee and commit to raise a minimum sponsorship of £1800. 2. Team Runability Plus - VIP Places
If you know you can raise £2800 or more (plus £125 registration fee) join our brand new VIP Team Runability and receive additional and exclusive benefits from a group training sessions to a comprehensive race weekend package. Click on the 'Register to Run' tab above to find out more and register for your guaranteed golden bond place today.
Entering the ballot?
The ballot for the 2011 is now OPEN! We encourage everyone to enter the Virgin London Marathon ballot by entering online at www.virginlondonmarathon.com . If you are too late to enter or unsuccessful in getting a place, you can apply for one of our Golden Bond packages. If you are successful in getting a ballot place, we would be delighted if you would run for Leonard Cheshire Disability! You will receive all the benefits of a Golden Bond runner, but without having to raise minimum sponsorship! Just email us at events@lcdisability.org and we will send you a welcome and fundraising pack.A great reason to run
Hi! My name is Joel Jeffers and I live at Leonard Cheshire Disability’s Fethneys transitional service for young disabled people in Worthing, West Sussex.Still not convinced?
Watch this brilliant video of the London Marathon last year and hear about the experiences of previous Leonard Cheshire Disability runners: I hope that you decide to join Team Runability and help to raise money to help more disabled people to live life their way. Good luck with your application!Joel
You can join Team Runability in two ways;.
Minimum sponsorship: £1,800 This is our standard Golden Bond place package, giving you a guaranteed place in the marathon as well the following support:
Minimum sponsorship: £2800 We are delighted to present an all new and exclusive VIP Virgin London Marathon Package for 2011, Runability Plus, for those highly motivated runners and high achieving fundraisers who raise over £2800. VIP members of Team Runability who commit to raising £2800 (plus £125 registration fee) will receive all of the above plus a fantastic range of benefits as follows;
Team Runability - Standard Places:
Registration fee: £100Minimum sponsorship: £1,800 This is our standard Golden Bond place package, giving you a guaranteed place in the marathon as well the following support:
- Comprehensive training and fundraising guides
- PLUS our marathon runners will be supported by Pure Sports Medicine who will provide a Marathon Training Presentation. Taking place in late January 2011, the presentation will include a team of specialist clinicians such as a Physiotherapist, Nutritionist, Podiatrist, professional Performance and Running Coaches and an elite athlete.
- Team e-newsletters featuring news from the charity and info about the event
- Dedicated events team member on-call for all your marathon queries
- An exclusive Leonard Cheshire Disability running vest
- Up-lifting cheering squads out on the route for your friends and family to be part of
- A post marathon reception to help you celebrate and unwind with high-carb food, commemorative photo and a very well deserved sports massage and foot spa!
Team Runability Plus - VIP Places
Registration fee: £125Minimum sponsorship: £2800 We are delighted to present an all new and exclusive VIP Virgin London Marathon Package for 2011, Runability Plus, for those highly motivated runners and high achieving fundraisers who raise over £2800. VIP members of Team Runability who commit to raising £2800 (plus £125 registration fee) will receive all of the above plus a fantastic range of benefits as follows;
- Exclusive coaching presentations by Pure Sports Medicine who will support our runners with a team of specialist clinicians including a Physiotherapist, Nutritionist, Podiatrist, professional Performance and Running Coaches and an elite athlete to advise and answer any questions.
- PLUS an additional ‘Marathon Training Presentation’ in early March to help you prepare for the big day covering topics such as tapering, race day preparation and strategy.
- Direct online and offline access to an experienced personal trainer; available to answer questions by email and in person on the day.
- Opportunities to see your money in action - at one of our 500 service centres across the UK.
- One night’s accommodation in London the night before the Marathon – ideally located near to the start line so you have one less thing to think about on race day. *
- A motivational power breakfast the morning of the marathon. *
- Thank you gift to make your training more enjoyable. * * Reserved for those VIP Runners who commit to raise over £4000 (plus £125 registration fee). To request an application form for either package, please fill out the form below. Alternatively, you can download an application form by clicking on the 'Resources' tab above. For more information, please email Vicky in the Events Team on victoria.wray@lcdisability.org or call 020 3242 0294.
Why do people choose to take part for Leonard Cheshire Disability?
Who can join the Leonard Cheshire Disability team?
What is a Golden Bond place?
How can I get one?
What's the difference between a 'Runability' or 'standard' package and a 'Runability Plus' or 'VIP' package?
What support does Leonard Cheshire Disability offer to marathon participants?
What does Leonard Cheshire Disability expect in return?
What if I've never run a marathon before?
What is Own Place entry?
What happens if I get an injury?
What to do next... Why do people choose to take part for Leonard Cheshire Disability?
To challenge themselves in order to improve the lives of disabled people. Every time a runner chooses to support us they are challenging negative misconceptions about disabled people and enabling more disabled people to live life their way. We have guaranteed Golden Bond places available to runners who are not sucessful in the public ballot or did not apply in time. Who can join the Leonard Cheshire Disability team?
We welcome registrations from individuals, groups wanting to run together, experienced runners and complete beginners. All participants must be aged 18 or over on marathon day. We welcome runners with their own place in the ballot as well as those looking for a Golden Bond place. What is a Golden Bond place?
A Golden Bond place is a guaranteed place in the London Marathon. These are places that Leonard Cheshire Disability buy from the London Marathon. How can I get one?
You can request an application form to apply for one of Leonard Cheshire Disability's Golden Bond places by clicking on the 'Resources' tab above and downloading an application form. What's the difference between a 'Runability' or 'standard' package and a 'Runability Plus' or 'VIP' package?
Both packages guarantee you a Golden Bond place in the Marathon. The Runability/standard package is our usual package, where you pay a registration fee of £100 and are required to raise a minimum of £1800 for Leonard Cheshire Disability. The Runability Plus package gives you a higher level of support but requires a £125 registration fee and a minimum sponsorship of at least £2800. If you think you can raise £4000+, you will receive even more benefits (see below). What support does Leonard Cheshire Disability offer to marathon participants?
It depends on the package you have chosen, but participants on both packages will be fully supported in both your training and fundraising in the months ahead with our informative training literature, a Marathon advice evening with experienced sports professionals advising runners on fitness, nutrition etc, experienced fundraising advice and team newsletters full of handy tips. We will be there on the day shouting your name as you progress around the course in the running vest we have sent you and we will provide a sports massage and plenty of refreshments when you finish. Participants who have chosen the Runability Plus package will also receive exclusive coaching sessions, direct online and offline access to an experienced personal trainer and an opportunity to see your money in action at one of our 500 service centres across the UK. If you pledge to raise £4000 or more, you will be offered one night's accommodation in a hotel close to the start line the night before the marathon, a power-breakfast and a thank you gift to help you with your training! What does Leonard Cheshire Disability expect in return?
There is a registration fee payable when we confirm your place on our team (£100 for a Runability place, or £125 for a Runability Plus place). This covers our organisational and administrative costs. It is not included in your sponsorship total and there is a strict no-refund or transfer policy if you are unable to take part due to injury or for any other reason. To recoup the cost of the guaranteed marathon places that we buy and to make money for the charity, Leonard Cheshire Disability encourages runners to raise a minimum of £1800 (£2800 for Runability Plus team members) in sponsorship. We ask that you don't apply for one of our places unless you are sure that you will be able to raise at least this amount. We are here to help you every step of the way with your fundraising and will provide a fundraising pack, materials to help you run fundraising events and collections and advice on drawing up a fundraising plan. What if I've never run a marathon before?
That's fine, in fact most of our team have never run a marathon before. Last year we helped 100 people to cross the finishing line through our comprehensive training advice and support. What is Own Place entry?
Runners who are successful in the ballot (opens 4 May, results announced September 2010) can still join our team. Should you run for us with your own place you will still recieve all the team benefits but there will be no minimum sponsorship required - we simply encourage runners with their own place to raise as much as they can for us. However, if you would like to take advantage of the benefits offered by the Runability Plus package, you can pledge to raise the £2800/£4000 minimum and receive all the extras! What happens if I get an injury?
Should you unfortunately have to pull out due to illness or injury you must contact us immediately. You will need to contact your sponsors and either forward any money raised to us, or return it to the sponsors, as they require. We will be happy to consider you for a place in next year's race or an alternative event. What to do next...
You can request to be emailed our application form and return it to us as soon as possible, or if you have any other questions please do not hesitate to call our Marathon Hotline on 0870 420 4301 or EMAIL US for more information.
Who can join the Leonard Cheshire Disability team?
What is a Golden Bond place?
How can I get one?
What's the difference between a 'Runability' or 'standard' package and a 'Runability Plus' or 'VIP' package?
What support does Leonard Cheshire Disability offer to marathon participants?
What does Leonard Cheshire Disability expect in return?
What if I've never run a marathon before?
What is Own Place entry?
What happens if I get an injury?
What to do next... Why do people choose to take part for Leonard Cheshire Disability?
To challenge themselves in order to improve the lives of disabled people. Every time a runner chooses to support us they are challenging negative misconceptions about disabled people and enabling more disabled people to live life their way. We have guaranteed Golden Bond places available to runners who are not sucessful in the public ballot or did not apply in time. Who can join the Leonard Cheshire Disability team?
We welcome registrations from individuals, groups wanting to run together, experienced runners and complete beginners. All participants must be aged 18 or over on marathon day. We welcome runners with their own place in the ballot as well as those looking for a Golden Bond place. What is a Golden Bond place?
A Golden Bond place is a guaranteed place in the London Marathon. These are places that Leonard Cheshire Disability buy from the London Marathon. How can I get one?
You can request an application form to apply for one of Leonard Cheshire Disability's Golden Bond places by clicking on the 'Resources' tab above and downloading an application form. What's the difference between a 'Runability' or 'standard' package and a 'Runability Plus' or 'VIP' package?
Both packages guarantee you a Golden Bond place in the Marathon. The Runability/standard package is our usual package, where you pay a registration fee of £100 and are required to raise a minimum of £1800 for Leonard Cheshire Disability. The Runability Plus package gives you a higher level of support but requires a £125 registration fee and a minimum sponsorship of at least £2800. If you think you can raise £4000+, you will receive even more benefits (see below). What support does Leonard Cheshire Disability offer to marathon participants?
It depends on the package you have chosen, but participants on both packages will be fully supported in both your training and fundraising in the months ahead with our informative training literature, a Marathon advice evening with experienced sports professionals advising runners on fitness, nutrition etc, experienced fundraising advice and team newsletters full of handy tips. We will be there on the day shouting your name as you progress around the course in the running vest we have sent you and we will provide a sports massage and plenty of refreshments when you finish. Participants who have chosen the Runability Plus package will also receive exclusive coaching sessions, direct online and offline access to an experienced personal trainer and an opportunity to see your money in action at one of our 500 service centres across the UK. If you pledge to raise £4000 or more, you will be offered one night's accommodation in a hotel close to the start line the night before the marathon, a power-breakfast and a thank you gift to help you with your training! What does Leonard Cheshire Disability expect in return?
There is a registration fee payable when we confirm your place on our team (£100 for a Runability place, or £125 for a Runability Plus place). This covers our organisational and administrative costs. It is not included in your sponsorship total and there is a strict no-refund or transfer policy if you are unable to take part due to injury or for any other reason. To recoup the cost of the guaranteed marathon places that we buy and to make money for the charity, Leonard Cheshire Disability encourages runners to raise a minimum of £1800 (£2800 for Runability Plus team members) in sponsorship. We ask that you don't apply for one of our places unless you are sure that you will be able to raise at least this amount. We are here to help you every step of the way with your fundraising and will provide a fundraising pack, materials to help you run fundraising events and collections and advice on drawing up a fundraising plan. What if I've never run a marathon before?
That's fine, in fact most of our team have never run a marathon before. Last year we helped 100 people to cross the finishing line through our comprehensive training advice and support. What is Own Place entry?
Runners who are successful in the ballot (opens 4 May, results announced September 2010) can still join our team. Should you run for us with your own place you will still recieve all the team benefits but there will be no minimum sponsorship required - we simply encourage runners with their own place to raise as much as they can for us. However, if you would like to take advantage of the benefits offered by the Runability Plus package, you can pledge to raise the £2800/£4000 minimum and receive all the extras! What happens if I get an injury?
Should you unfortunately have to pull out due to illness or injury you must contact us immediately. You will need to contact your sponsors and either forward any money raised to us, or return it to the sponsors, as they require. We will be happy to consider you for a place in next year's race or an alternative event. What to do next...
You can request to be emailed our application form and return it to us as soon as possible, or if you have any other questions please do not hesitate to call our Marathon Hotline on 0870 420 4301 or EMAIL US for more information.
We are very grateful to our wonderful supporters:
Pure Sports Medicine (Pure) is a comprehensive Sports Injury and Rehabilitation Centre dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries and musculoskeletal problems. Our specialists have worked with national teams and sporting institutes, and currently consult to numerous Premiership Football and Rugby Clubs. We have centres in Kensington and ‘the City’, and have just opened a new facility at Raynes Park.
Our extensive range of services include the following;
Whilst we see a great deal of elite athletes, the majority of our patients are active city types who play sport or exercise on a regular basis. We take the same dynamic approach to benefit all individuals including recreational athletes and the non-exercising individual. For further information, please go to their website: www.puresportsmed.com
- Sports Doctors
- Orthopaedic Consultants
- Physiotherapists
- Osteopaths
- Nutritionists
- Podiatrists
- Performance Coaches
- Massage Therapists
Whilst we see a great deal of elite athletes, the majority of our patients are active city types who play sport or exercise on a regular basis. We take the same dynamic approach to benefit all individuals including recreational athletes and the non-exercising individual. For further information, please go to their website: www.puresportsmed.com
If you would like to apply for a place in the Virgin London Marathon, please download one of the application forms below.
If you would like to apply for one of our Runability places (£100 reg. fee, £1800 minimum sponsorship), please download the London Marathon 2011 'Runability' application form. If you would like to apply for one of our Runability Plus places (£125 reg. fee, £2800 minimum sponsorship), please download the London Marathon 2011 'Runability Plus' VIP package application form. Once you have filled in your application, please send to:London Marathon 2011, Leonard Cheshire Disability, 66 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RL.
