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Virgin London Marathon 2014

Virgin London Marathon

Date: 13 April 2014
Location: London
Distance: 26.2 miles

Apply for an Oxfam place

Take part in the best marathon in the world: The 2014 Virgin London Marathon! We'll make sure your experience will be like no other.

There are two ways to join the Oxfam team

1. Apply for an Oxfam Charity place

Applications for our 2014 Virgin London Marathon charity places are now open! 

The London Marathon is an amazing event, and there's a high demand for places. Make your application stand out by including as much info as possible. 

As a member of the Oxfam team for the 2014 London Marathon, we'll look after you from the moment we offer you a place to the moment you cross the finish line - and beyond.  

Apply for an Oxfam place 

2. Enter the ballot

The official ballot for the 2014 Virgin London Marathon opens on 29 April 2013.  The ballot usually fills up within hours of opening, so make sure you get your application in as quickly as possible. 

You will find out whether you've been successful when the ballot results are announced in October.  If you are lucky enough to secure a ballot place from the London Marathon organisers and would like to join the Oxfam team, we would love to have you!

If you need any further information, give us a call on 0300 200 1244 or email events@oxfam.org.uk.  


Why run with Oxfam?

Join Oxfam's runners and you'll receive:

1A running pack full of fundraising advice and an Oxfam running vest.

2Training plans for runners of all levels by Olympic runner Liz Yelling.

3On the day cheering, massage and recovery food.

4Regular support from the Running Team on all race day preparations.

5A team space with blogs, news and event photos.

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You're making a difference

£25 can buy livestock vouchers for goats and chickens so that people like Teresa have a source of milk and long term financial security for their family.

"Right from the start Oxfam was there for us, making the whole experience unbeatable. I'm so pleased I got to make a difference."

Shane, 2012 Oxfam London Marathon Runner

London Marathon 2013: Thank you from Oxfam!

Thanks to all those who ran the 2013 London Marathon for Oxfam

Talk to the team

Telephone: 0300 200 1244 | Email: events@oxfam.org.uk
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