Virgin London Marathon 2012

The Virgin London Marathon is the best marathon in the world and the biggest fundraising event on the planet. We want you to be a part of it!

Race details

  • Date: 22 April 2012
  • Location: London
  • Distance: 26.2 miles
  • Entry fee: £100
  • Fundraising target: £1500

This year we hope to raise over £20,000 from the marathon, which will be vital in supporting our work with blind and partially sighted people like George and Katie.

Register for a guaranteed place

We have a limited number of guaranteed places for the 2012 Virgin London Marathon. There is a registration fee of £100 and we ask you to commit to raising a minimum of £1,500 in sponsorship.

You can register your interest in a guaranteed place in the Action for Blind People London Marathon team by:

Please let us know why you want to run for Action for Blind People and how you intend to raise your sponsorship money.

Run for Action as an own place runner

If you already have your own place in the Virgin London Marathon 2012, we would be delighted for you to run for us! You would still receive all the team benefits, but there will be no minimum sponsorship required - we simply encourage runners with their own place to raise as much as they can for us.


Please let us know you are running for Action for Blind People as an own place runner by

Benefits of running for Action for Blind People

As a member of the Action for Blind People team, you will receive:

  • Great support from the moment you register right up until race day.
  • A welcome pack filled with fundraising tips and expert training and nutrition advice.
  • A free Action for Blind People running vest with your name on it.
  • Regular e-news.
  • Cheering points along the route.
  • A post-race reception with free refreshments, food and massages.

"It is the most euphoric experience I have ever had." Lorraine Titchener, who raised over £2,200 for Action for Blind People.

We look forward to welcoming you onto the team in 2012!

How your money helps

The money you raise will go towards funding vital services for blind and partially sighted people.

For example, supporting our Actionnaires clubs, which provide opportunities for blind and partially sighted children of school age to participate in sports in a safe, structured and fun environment.

"Action runs Actionnaires sports clubs for blind and partially sighted children. Many of the kids have never even run before they join the clubs, but within weeks they’re playing football, swimming or learning judo. How about putting on your running shoes so they can use theirs?" Jo Brand.