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02 May 2012 Written by 

Virgin London Marathon

Date: 21st April 2013

The London Marathon is one of the five World Marathon Majors, as well as being the biggest fundraising event in the country! If this Olympic year has inspired you to take part in the most exciting running event in the world, join Team AMREF now!

The 2013 ballot results have now been published. Congratulations if you were lucky enough to get a place - if you want to join Team AMREF, please get in touch with our supporter care team on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call on 020 7269 5520.

If you missed out this year, don't worry - AMREF has guaranteed places in this event! If you would like to run for AMREF, please download the application form below, fill it in and email it to Lucy on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . For more information, please call Lucy on 0207 269 6865.

Support from AMREF

Everyone who runs the Virgin London Marathon for AMREF will receive great support from our dedicated fundraising team from the moment you register until the race itself. We will send you a fundraising pack to kick start your efforts, and provide you with an AMREF running vest for the big day. We will also be there to support you on the day from an AMREF cheering point.

Mara Yamauchi, Team GB Olympic marathoner and AMREF running ambassador will be providing training tips for all Team AMREF runners, to help you make 2013 your marathon year.

Training plans

Check out our 24 week training plans below to help you get into shape for race day.

 



About AMREF UK

The African Medical and Research Foundation is Africa’s leading health development organisation.

We deliver good quality health care closer to those who need it most. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, AMREF is a truly African organisation whose vision is lasting health change in Africa.