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    • Runner crossing the finish line Enter the race
      The online ballot for the 2014 Virgin London Marathon is now closed.        
       
    • Group of runners Race information
      Whether you're watching or running, find out everything you need to know about the 2013 London Marathon.        
       
    • Excel Expo Centre 2013 London Marathon Expo
      All runners will need to attend the London Marathon Expo in April 2013 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 32 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 and injury advice
      Kick-start your training with our guides to exercising, setting goals and preventing injury.        
       
    • Stopwatch Training plans
      Follow our 24 week guide to get in shape for the race.        
       
    • Meet the Experts Meet the Experts
      Your chance to hear from the experts about preparing for and running in the Virgin London Marathon        
       
    • adidas running shoe Equipment and clothing
      The adidas guide to training in comfort and style.        
       
    • Lucozade Sport Nutrition
      Find out how to stay healthy and give your best performance.        
       
    • Runners Medical Resource logo Runners' Medical Resource
      Essential health, fitness and medical information for runners - from the start of your training to race day.        
       
    • Runner listening to music Music and motivation
      Designed to keep you motivated all the way through to the 21st April.        
       
  • Raising money
    • Virgin Money Giving logo Virgin Money Giving
      Find out more about the official fundraising website for the 2013 Virgin London Marathon.        
       
    • Charity runner dressed as a pirate Run for charity
      Get involved and run the Virgin London Marathon for a good cause.        
       
    • Official Charity The 2014 official charity
      Cure leukaemia, lymphoma and blood cancers, mile by mile. Join the Anthony Nolan lifesaving team.        
       
    • 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
      Access our blogs, forums and route planner, all hosted by realbuzz.com. Enter our great competitions too.        
       
    • Newsletters Get the newsletter
      Keep up to speed with the Virgin London Marathon newsletter.        
       
    • Runners training Sign in
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  • Shopping
    • adidas logo Virgin London Marathon online store
      Exclusive adidas Virgin London Marathon products.        
       
    • marathonfoto logo Official photography
      View and buy official London Marathon photos online at marathonfoto.com        
       
    • Official hotel provider Official hotel provider
      Why not get away for the weekend with Holiday Inn. Exclusive savings for all 2013 VLM runners        
       
  • News and media
    • Paula Radcliffe Latest news
      All the latest news about the 2013 Virgin London Marathon.        
       
    • Blogs Blogs
      Catch up on all the latest news from some of our elite athletes.        
       
    • Newspaper Press releases
      The official Virgin London Marathon press releases.        
       
    • Camera lens Media resources
      Photos and information about the London Marathon for press use.        
       
    • Video on Demand
      Watch previous winners of the London Marathon and view other footage from London and other events around the world.        
       
    • 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 2013?        
       
  • 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?        
       
    • Bupa Westminster Mile
      Take part in the Westminster Mile, a new one-mile running event around London's St James's Park.        
       
    • Virgin Mini London Marathon Virgin Money Giving Mini London Marathon
      The UK’s top road running event for young people.        
       
 
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