The world-famous London Marathon, newly sponsored by Virgin in 2010, takes you past iconic London landmarks including the Tower of London and the Houses of Parliament, finishing at Buckingham Palace. The overwhelming support from the crowds lining the route is sure to keep you going throughout the 26.2 miles.

Join Team UNICEF!

If you have secured your own ballot place in this years event we would love to welcome you to Team UNICEF for the 2010 London Marathon. Running the London Marathon is an amazing feat in itself, and by running for UNICEF you will also be raising money to help  orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV and AIDS to realise their rights to be healthy, be educated and to be a child, making the achievement all the more worthwhile.  Please email marathon@unicef.org.uk to receive a running pack and fundraising support, as well as a personalised UNICEF running vest.

UNICEF’s Golden Bond application process for 2010 is now closed.

Benefits of running for UNICEF

• The opportunity to make a huge difference to the lives of orphans and vulnerable children by helping to realise their rights to be healthy, be educated and to be a child
• Support and advice from a dedicated fundraising team
• Information about UNICEF’s work and how your donations to Team UNICEF will help UNICEF stand up for the rights of all children across the world 
• A fundraising pack
• A unique UNICEF goody bag
• The loudest cheering team along the route!
• A personalised UNICEF running vest  
• T-shirts for your supporters on the day
• An interactive online sponsorship facility
• Much-needed refreshment and a big thank you at the finish line

Visit the official Virgin London Marathon website.

Fundraising help

For more ways to raise money for UNICEF, see: fundraising ideas.

To raise money online, you can build your own UNICEF sponsorship page by visiting UNICEF My Fundraising.