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      2011 ballot is now closed. Find out more about entering the 2011 race via other categories.        
       
    • Group of runners Race information
      Whether you're watching or running, find out everything you need to know about the 2011 London Marathon.        
       
    • Excel Expo Centre 2011 London Marathon Expo
      All runners will need to attend the London Marathon Expo in April 2011 to register for the race.        
       
    • Runner with medal Race results and reports
      Get the results of this year’s race and previous London Marathons.        
       
    • The London Marathon Charitable Trust
      Every year money raised by the London Marathon is donated to the London Marathon Charitable Trust        
       
    • Tower Bridge History of the London Marathon
      The highlights of 30 years of fun, fitness and fundraising.        
       
    • Official Virgin London Marathon Sponsors Official Virgin London Marathon Sponsors
      The Official Virgin London Marathon Sponsors        
       
  • Training
    • Athlete stretching Training advice
      Kick-start your training with our guides to exercising, setting goals and preventing injury.        
       
    • Lucozade Sport Nutrition
      Find out how to stay healthy and give your best performance.        
       
    • Runner listening to music Music and motivation
      Designed to keep you motivated all the way through to the 17th April.        
       
    • adidas running shoe Equipment and clothing
      The adidas guide to training in comfort and style.        
       
    • Stopwatch Training plans
      Follow our 24 week guide to get in shape for the race.        
       
    • Runners Medical Resource logo Runners' Medical Resource
      Essential health, fitness and medical information for runners - from the start of your training to race day.        
       
  • Raising money
    • Virgin Money Giving logo Virgin Money Giving
      Find out more about the official fundraising website for the 2011 Virgin London Marathon.        
       
    • Charity runner dressed as a pirate Run for charity
      Get involved and run the Virgin London Marathon for a good cause.        
       
    • Oxfam logo The 2011 official charity
      Learn about the fantastic work being done by Oxfam.        
       
    • Group of charity runners Ballot place runners
      Have you secured a place in the ballot? Find out more about running for a charity.        
       
  • Community
    • Community runners The community
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  • Shopping
    • adidas logo Virgin London Marathon Leisure and Souvenir Clothing Range by adidas
      Official 2011 Leisure and Souvenir Clothing Range by adidas.        
       
    • Virgin London Marathon shop Virgin London Marathon training guides
      Buy the official London Marathon training guides here.        
       
    • London Marathon Store logo London Marathon Store
      Everything a runner could ever need - buy online or visit the stores.        
       
    • marathonfoto logo Official photography
      View and buy official London Marathon photos online at marathonfoto.com        
       
  • News and media
    • Paula Radcliffe Latest news
      All the latest news about the 2011 Virgin London Marathon.        
       
    • Newspaper Press releases
      The official Virgin London Marathon press releases.        
       
    • Camera lens Media resources
      Photos and information about the London Marathon for press use.        
       
    • Virgin logo Why Virgin?
      Find out more about our aims as the London Marathon's new sponsor.        
       
    • Be a record breaker!
      Think you could be a record breaker in 2011?        
       
  • Other events
    • adidas Half Marathon at Silverstone adidas Silverstone Half Marathon
      Britain’s finest half marathon event, held at Silverstone’s historic motor racing circuit.        
       
    • Bupa London 10,000 The Bupa London 10,000
      The country’s leading 10K race – held on the course that’s in line to host the 2012 Olympic marathon events.        
       
    • Standard Chartered Great City Race The Standard Chartered Great City Race
      London’s number one 5k corporate road race. Is your company up for a challenge?        
       
    • adidas Women's Challenge adidas Women’s 5k Challenge
      The biggest women’s fun run in the country, dedicated to raising money for charity.        
       
    • Young runners Virgin Mini London Marathon
      The UK’s top road running event for young people.        
       
 
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