Virtual Virgin Money

rd Sunday 3 October 2021 Charity Reg. No: 266071 General Information

The is one of the biggest running events in the world. The race is currently sponsored by Virgin Money and named the Virgin Money London Marathon. It is set over a largely flat course around the , beginning at three separate points around Blackheath finishing in the Mall alongside St. James’s Park.

In addition to being one of the top five international run over the traditional distance of 26 miles and 385 yards, (42.195km) the London Marathon is also a large celebratory sporting festival with around 50,000 amateur, club and fun runners taking part in the event this year. Many of these participants run to raise money for their favoured charities. Since 1981 the event has raised over £1 billion for charity.

All the information you need to apply for a Paget’s Golden Bond place to run in the Virgin Money London Marathon is listed below. Should you require further information however, please contact the Paget’s office on 0161 799 4646 or email: [email protected] • The Paget’s Association has a limited number of Golden Bond places and usually has more applications than places available • Selection will be based on the information given on your application form, so please give as much information as possible • The selection for places will be made by a judging panel and applicants will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible • All successful applicants will be required to pledge that they will raise a minimum of £1,000 in sponsorship • Successful applicants will be required to pay a non-refundable £50 registration fee to secure their place (only payable once a Golden Bond place has been allocated) • We ask that Golden Bond runners submit their fundraising target by 30th November 2021 • The Paget’s Association does not include Gift Aid in the sponsorship total. We do, however, ask you to encourage your supporters to tick the Gift Aid box when donating. • We recommend you submit your application as early as possible • Please complete the online application form at https://paget.org.uk/content/virgin- money-london-marathon-2021