Virgin London Marathon 2013

Go the distance - run the London Marathon for RNIB!

The Virgin London Marathon is one of the world's best sporting events, as well as one of life's great challenges, and we want to help you to be a part of it.

This is a phenomenal event to be a part of - not just for the physical challenge, but also because it is the world's largest fundraising event!

The London Marathon is one of the five top marathons that make up the World Marathon Majors; this doesn't mean that first time runners shouldn't take part. Team RNIB consists of first time runners as well as elite runners - so we can tailor training, nutrition and fundraising advice to suit you.


Why run for Team RNIB?

Every day 100 people in the UK start losing their sight. Right now RNIB can only reach one in three of the people who need our help most. Join Team RNIB in the Virgin London Marathon 2014 and help us reach them all.

This world-renowned 26.2 mile race fills up fast. What are you waiting for? Do something inspirational and take the first step today.


Virgin London Marathon 2014 entry

As we only have a limited number of guaranteed entry places, your application will be subject to a selection process and we will contact you by email or phone to let you know if you have been successful. If your application is successful, we will ask you to pay a registration fee of £100 and raise a minimum of £1,650 in sponsorship. If your application is not immediately successful, we will place you on our reserve list.


What's it like at the Virgin London Marathon?





Hear from our marathon supporters and see photos from previous events.


As a member of Team RNIB you will receive

Great support from the moment you register right up until race day including:

  • A welcome pack filled with fundraising tips and expert training and nutrition advice
  • A free place in training days run by FullPotential, professional running coaches
  • A free RNIB running vest with your name on it
  • RNIB T-shirts for your supporters who attend on the day
  • Regular advice via our enews
  • Timely responses to all your queries and concerns from your dedicated RNIB contact
  • Support on the day, we have cheering points along the route
  • A helping hand through to the end - we will meet you at the finish and guide you to the RNIB marathon reception where a well earned massage, refreshments and goody bag will await you.

Not for you?

Don't worry! If the Virgin London Marathon isn't for you, why not check out our full events and challenges calendar. We have so many amazing events lined up, from 5km runs to marathons, bike rides to overseas adventures and triathlons to parachute jumps.

Last updated: 16 April 2013

Contact the Fundraising team

If you have any questions, please email us at fundraising@rnib.org.uk or call us on 0845 345 0054
(Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).


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Right now we can only reach one in three of the people who need our help most.

Please make a donation and help us support more blind and partially sighted people.

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