, making it the most lucrative one-day annual fundraising event in Britain. And with charity runners making up a large part of the fields at an increasing number of events, from the Great North Run to the London Triathlon, or even the Paris and New York
that allows you to enjoy the event as much as the spectators cheering you on?When Tom Day started running for Leukaemia Research after his father was diagnosed with the disease, he decided to become part of the charity's Banana Army at last year's London
Kodak Harrow Marathon, Middlesex: Sunday, November 4WHY RUN IT?A low-key winter event run from the Kodak Sports Ground close to London. The course is undulating, but its not too severe. The race is run together with a half-marathon.FEES£10
Flora London Marathon: Sunday, April 22WHY RUN IT?The world’s top marathon. Run over a fast course, which runs downhill overall from Blackheath to The Mall. Entries closed many months ago and the only route open is now via charity places. RW pacers
, it isnt a particularly quick course. Thirty competitors ran the inaugural race last year, in the event organised by the charity Cystic Fibrosis Trust, but this year the 80 limit will definitely be reached.FEES£20, payable to Cystic Fibrosis Trust
route.Flick through our gallery for costume inspiration for your next charity chase (this year's theme was the animal kingdom) or to find out why you should add this race-cum-wine tasting tour to your 2012 diary. Plus read our 2008 race report.
be certain of a place if you qualify for a Good For Age time (see below), or run for a charity offering a Golden Bond place (you promise to raise a certain level of sponsorship). Or, of course, you can simply apply via the ballot.The application forms
and raise money for the charity Dreams come True which is this year celebrating 20 years of making the wishes of terminally and seriously ill children a reality. Taking inspiration from the original Dream Mile event at the Bislett Stadium in Oslo – where
weeks and months - I faithfully followed the training schedules and articles on hydration and fuelling - I had no problems and didn't even hit the wall! The best moment - realising that I have raised over £2250 for my charities - SeeSaw in Oxford and Ty
the weather in England all you have to do is wait 10 minutes. And so it proved at the Reading Half-Marathon on 7 March 2004.The forecast promised it would be cold with sunshine and showers. Hippo suggested a visit to the charity shop for an old jumper
