Runners taking part in the Flora London Marathon have earned more than £200 million for a range of charities since the first race way back in 1981. And the pace of fundraising shows no signs of slowing – more than £30 million was raised
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/£11
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.
2:45 - 3:00 Women 18-49 3:15-3:45 Men 41-59 sub-3:15Women 50-54 sub-4:00 Men 60-64 sub-3:30 Women 55-59 sub-4:15 Men 65-69 sub-4:00Women 60-64 sub-4:30Men 70+ sub-5:00 Women 65-69 sub-5:30 Women 70+ sub-6:30Charity placesCharities buy
, June 14) Saab Salomon South Downs Marathon (West Sussex, June 14)Marston Forest 5K (Bedfordshire, June 20) Ras y Diafol-Devil's 18 (Ceredigion, June 22) Saab Salomon Forest Trail 10K, Swinley (Berkshire, June 22) Saab Salomon Forest Trail 10K
Time: 3:57What a fantastic day! My first Marathon - My goal was to just break 4 hours - I managed 3:57:09. Unfortunately I missed the RW pacers at the blue start. A big thanks to Runners World magazine and forums for all the info in the past few
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
