The Virgin London Marathon is one of the world's best known distance races, which takes place on Sunday 22 April, and goes past many of London iconic landmarks on its 26.3 mile course.  If you fancy taking on this challenge in aid of St Giles Trust, we'd be interested to hear from you!

We ask that runners commit to raise a minimum of £1.5k for us.  As a member of the St Giles Trust running team, we will be on hand to support you with any fundraising and training advice you might need, including a fundraising guide and official St Giles running vest for the big day. If you are interested in running for us, please download and complete our application form and return it to us.  Alternatively, post it to: Fundraising Team, St Giles Trust, Georgian House, 64-68 Camberwell Church Street, London SE5 8JB.

If you fancy running in another running event, below is a list of some of them taking place this and next year - if you would like to take part, simply follow the link to find out how you can apply for a place in the ballot.  Once you have secured your own running place, please do let us know you would like to raise funds for St Giles Trust by filling in a and emailing the runner registration form  to our fundraising team or send via post to St Giles Trust, Georgian House, 64/68 Camberwell Church Street, London SE5 8JB.

This list is just to give you an idea of the different events taking place all over the UK, and is by no means exhaustive - if you have another race in mind, please do let us know!

York 10K (1st August 2010)

Torbay Royal Regatta 10K (22nd August 2010)

Grest Scottish Run 10K and Half Marathon (both in Glasgow on 5th September 2010)

Kent Coastal Half Marathon and Marathon (both taking place in Margate, also on the 5th September 2010)

Cardiff Half Marathon (17th October 2010)

Birmingham Half Marathon (24th October 2010)

City of Norwich Half Marathon (28th November 2010)

Bath Half Marathon (6th March 2011)

Belfast City Marathon (3rd May 2011)

Sheffield Half Marathon (8th May 2011)

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