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The Flora London Marathon - Sunday 26th April 2009

Are you feeling inspired to run for us, if so Pre-register now for 2009 here

The Flora London Marathon is one of the most exciting highlights of the running year. It draws runners from all over the world, most of whom choose to raise much-needed sponsorship funds for their favourite charity.

Charlie & Merlin Gard

Phil & Merlin

Matthew Dennis

Jo White

A huge thank you to our 2008 Marathon Team!

The commitment and enthusiasm of our runners and their supporters' alike is both inspiring and heart-warming. Their hard work and determination have meant that vital and much-needed funds are already helping in our fight to save the lives of Mothers and Babies against pre-eclampsia.

We encourage our runners to apply in the ballot in the first instance. The online ballot system for 2009 is now open http://www.london-marathon.co.uk/site/

Flora London Marathon 2009 online entry ballot
However, due to an overwhelming response Phase 1 of the Flora London Marathon 2009 online entry ballot has now closed. The limit of 80,000 applicants was reached at 10pm on Monday 14 April.

Phase 2 (the remaining 35,000 places in the online ballot and 5,000 paper ballot entries for runners who are unable to enter online) will open on Monday 21 April at 9am. Paper ballot entry forms, for those unable to enter online, are available by pre-registering with the London Marathon helpdesk on 020 7902 0200 from Monday.

When you receive your result at the beginning of October, please let us know straight away whether you have a ballot place or if you require a guaranteed place. If you are unsuccessful in the ballot and still want to run for APEC. The good news is that we hold a number of guaranteed places available to runners who can raise a minimum of £1,000.

Either way, we will forward you a sponsorship pack including:

Comprehensive sponsorship forms and information;
Tips to maximise your fundraising;
Running vest;
An official APEC certificate showing the amount raised;
Sponsorship incentives including a mountain bike and other great prizes.

The motivation and determination required for preparation and training, with runners pounding the streets in often wet and cold conditions is awe-inspiring. Completing the 26.2 miles and raising significant amounts of sponsorship money is a huge personal achievement. The support and commitment of each and every runner, their family and friends is deeply appreciated and so vital in our fight against pre-eclampsia.

Michele Sparham has now completed four Marathons for Action on Pre-eclampsia......Well done Michele!

"An emotional, enjoyable and fantastic experience". Read about Claire Beck & Michelle Glover's experiences.

We would greatly appreciate you supporting Action on Pre-eclampsia in the 2008 Flora London Marathon and will give you all the support you need to make it a day you will never forget. If you’d like to get involved, the next step is to register to run for APEC or for more information email kaygleeson@apec.org.uk or call on 020 8863-3271.

Ballot status: Open
APEC guaranteed places: Available

For more information visit the London marathon web site www.london-marathon.co.uk or for a full itinerary of running events UK wide visit www.runnersworld.co.uk and www.realrunner.com

Help make your fundraising easier by setting up your own online sponsorship page

All you need to do to raise funds online is to build your own page, email it to your friends, family and colleagues and they can donate quickly and easily online with a credit or debit card. No more chasing after them with paper sponsorship forms.

Plus online donations from UK tax payers collect a 28% tax bonus. For details on how to do this call 0800 0286183 or click on www.justgiving.com/actionpreeclampsia/raisemoney

If you would like to take part in any event on behalf of Action on Pre-eclampsia, please call Kay on 020 8863-3271 or e-mail kaygleeson@apec.org.uk .