Running for Tommy's with a guaranteed place

Some races, such as the London marathon, are in great demand and are difficult to get into. However these races usually sell a certain amount of places to charities, such as ourselves, and we then pass these on to supporters who will raise enough money through sponsorship and fundraising to pay for the place and bring in the extra money that we need for our work.

If you're considering applying for one of these it's crucial that you are confident of reaching the minimum target of sponsorship or you will put Tommy's at risk of losing money. However, once you've decided that you can raise the money we will be behind you very step of the way. We support all Tommy's runners with a free running vest, training guides, fundraising ideas, lots of different fundraising materials (t-shirts, balloons and posters) and loads of enthusiasm to help you on your way!

Tommy's has guaranteed places in the following races in 2010/11:

2010
Berlin marathon - 26 Sept 2010
Run to the Beat London half marathon - 26 Sept 2010
Royal Parks half marathon - 10 Oct 2010

Berlin marathon - 26 Sept 2010

Minimum sponsorship required: £500 (excl gift aid)

Ahh Berlin...40,000 runners and around 8,000 inline skaters will fill the streets of the German capital on the last weekend in September. The course is known as the fastest in the world, the crowds are legendary and the atmosphere is hard to top. The course of the marathon is one big sightseeing loop through one of the most exciting cities in the world. Unforgettable moments will forever be remembered, especially when running over the final part of the course on the Avenue Unter den Linden through the Brandenburg Gate and past the grandstands on the last 400 meters to the finish line. Apply now!

Run to the Beat London half marathon - 26 Sept 2010

Minimum sponsorship required: £300 (excl gift aid)

A half marathon with a difference, Run to the Beat has a course designed to help keep runners motivated and focused with live music chosen specially Dr Karageorghis from Brunel University's School of Sport. Music is well known to be a great motivational tool at the gym or when doing any kind of repetitive sport, and so inspirational tunes and beats will play a key part in a London half marathon. The course starts and finishes at the O2 Arena and takes the runners all the way around Greenwich - taking in 16 different musical stations along the way. Tommy's has only 20 guaranteed places in this popular run so apply now to be sure of your place!

Royal Parks half marathon - 10 Oct 2010

Minimum sponsorship required: £350 (excl gift aid)

The route of the Royal Parks half marathon brings runners through some of the most beautiful places in London: Hyde Park, St James's Park, Kensington Gardens and Green Park and past Buckingham Palace, Marble Arch and the Palace of Westminster. We'll be there to shout ourselves hoarse for you...
Apply now for the Royal Parks half marathon 2010!

2011

Bath half marathon - 6 March 2011

Minimum sponsorship required: £300 (excl gift aid)

Now in its 30th Year, the Bath Half Marathon is one of the longest established and most popular city centre road events in the UK. The course itself is fast and flat making it suitable for all abilities – for beginners whose key objective is to complete the course, to more regular long-distance runners looking to beat their personal best time or runners preparing for the London Marathon. It covers a two-lap 13.1 mile (21.1km) traffic-free course straddling both sides of the River Avon, with a configuration that ensures crowd support and excellent opportunities for spectators to watch the runners at a number of locations around the course. The run starts and finishes in Great Pulteney Street, in the heart of this World Heritage City. .
Apply now for the Bath half marathon 2011!

Reading half marathon – 20 March 2011

Minimum sponsorship required: £300 excluding gift aid

Brighton Marathon - 10 April 2011

The London marathon 2011 - 17 April 2011

Minimum sponsorship required: £2,000 (excl gift aid)

In 2011 the London marathon will take place on 17 April, and you could be a part of it! Enjoy the breathtaking views of our fabulous capital, whilst making your way around the 26 mile course.
Apply today for a place in the London marathon 2011.

Run to the Beat London half marathon - 25 Sept 2011

Minimum sponsorship required: £300 (excl gift aid)

A half marathon with a difference, Run to the Beat has a course designed to help keep runners motivated and focused with live music chosen specially Dr Karageorghis from Brunel University's School of Sport. Music is well known to be a great motivational tool at the gym or when doing any kind of repetitive sport, and so inspirational tunes and beats will play a key part in a London half marathon. The course starts and finishes at the O2 Arena and takes the runners all the way around Greenwich - taking in 16 different musical stations along the way. Tommy's has only 20 guaranteed places in this popular run so apply now to be sure of your place!

BUPA London 10k - 30 May 2011

Minimum sponsorship required: £350 (excl gift aid)

The Bupa London 10k (or 10,000) follows some of the route of the London marathon. It starts and finishes in St. James’s Park and uses Green Park as its assembly area. The race starts on Birdcage Walk and follows an anti-clockwise route around the City of Westminster and the City of London to finish in The Mall.

Runners pass many of London’s famous sights, including Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, The London Eye, Cleopatra’s Needle, Tate Gallery, Millennium Bridge, The Monument, Lloyds of London, Leadenhall Market, Bank of England, Mansion House, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Horseguards, Nelson's Column and Admiralty Arch. Buckingham Palace acts as the backdrop to the start and finish.

This race is always oversubscribed so if you want a sightseeing tour with a difference, get your application in now!

Edinburgh marathon - 22 May 2011

Royal Parks half marathon - 9 Oct 2011

Minimum sponsorship required: £350 (excl gift aid)

The route of the Royal Parks half marathon brings runners through some of the most beautiful places in London: Hyde Park, St James's Park, Kensington Gardens and Green Park and past Buckingham Palace, Marble Arch and the Palace of Westminster. We'll be there to shout ourselves hoarse for you...
Apply now for the Royal Parks half marathon 2011!