If there's a charity close to your heart and you'd like to run the 2012 Virgin London Marathon for them, you might be able to secure a charity entry into the race.

What are charity entries?

Most major charities have a set number of entry places in the Virgin London Marathon each year through a Golden and Silver Bond scheme. They allocate these places to runners on the basis that they will raise an agreed amount of money for the charity.

How do I apply for a charity entry?

To apply for a charity place, you'll need to contact your chosen charity directly and see if they've got any places to offer you.

Search the charity listings and get in touch with your charity.

Please note, there are usually more runners interested in running for each charity than there are charity places available, so the charities will select their runners based on the runner's connection with the good cause and how much money they are realistically able to raise for the charity.

For a full list of 2012 Virgin London Marathon charities with Golden Bonds click here and with Silver Bonds click here

When should I apply for a charity entry?

You can register your interest with your charity at any time and they'll keep you on file.

I work for a charity; how do I get entries in the scheme?

There are over 250 charities on our Golden Bond waiting list but you are welcome to apply. For details of how to apply and for information on our Silver Bonds, write to us using your charity's headed notepaper at:

Silver Bonds
Virgin London Marathon
PO Box 1234
London
SE1 0XT