• Registration form
• Guaranteed place registration form

Running events

Run for Tommy’s…and give every baby a better chance of making it past the finish line.

Want to get fit and support Tommy's? Then why not sign up to one of the hundreds of running events happening all over the UK from 5K to half marathons, and raise funds for our vital research and information programme.

Find a run in your local area 

Once you have your place confirmed, complete our registration form. We'll then send you a running vest, sponsor forms and more information about Tommy's.

Plus, you can build your own fundraising webpage through Just Giving.

*Please note: We will be unable to support the building of any new personal fundraising pages on the Tommy's website until 1st September as we are in the process of re-launching.  Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this might cause*

How we support our runners

Whether you run with your own place, or a Tommy's guaranteed place you will get first class care!

• Fundraising support, materials, ideas and tips
• A top quality, ‘stand out from the crowd' running vest
• An online community dedicated to the Tommy's running team
• A monthly team newsletter
• PR support to raise awareness of your efforts in your local area

If you think you can keep up with the pace, Tommy's has places in three of the world's most exciting marathons - London, Berlin and New York, plus the Royal Parks Half Marathon...

Each of our guaranteed places requires you to raise a minimum level of sponsorship.  It is really important to consider whether this is an achievable target for you, as so much of our work depends on the money raised through our guaranteed places. If our runners do not reach this target, we are left with a shortfall in our funding that can have serious consequences for our work.

The minimum sponsorship level stated excludes gift aid.

We do not offer packages with accommodation or flights as we consider it important for our supporters to know that, other than admin fees relating to your place, 100% of your sponsorship will come directly to Tommy's.

Interested?  Complete the guaranteed place application form clearly stating which marathon you are applying for a place in and how you will raise the minimum sponsorship required.

For further information about running for Tommy's please contact Diana on 020 7398 3475 or email dstenning@tommys.org.

Flora London Marathon 2009

Sunday 26th April 2009

Run through the famous landmarks of our capital city, hear the crowds as you cross Tower Bridge and feel the sense of satisfaction as you cross the finish line at Buckingham Palace.

If you have been lucky enough to secure your own place through the public ballot we would love you to run for Tommy's! 

Or apply for a 2009 guaranteed place now - we ask our runners to raise at least £2,500.

Berlin Marathon 2008

Sunday 28th September 2008

Run one of the world's best road races!

The Berlin Marathon is very flat and ideal for setting personal bests. The route goes past all the top historic attractions and there's live music along the entire course - from classic and jazz to samba! With the race finishing through the Brandenburg Gate - the symbol for reunification. What better way is there to see Berlin?

If you would like a Tommy's guaranteed place for Berlin, we ask you to raise at least £1,000.

Royal Parks Half Marathon 2008

Sunday 12th October 2008

The route winds through Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James's Park and along the River Thames amongst avenues of beautiful autumnal trees, taking in superb views of Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Marble Arch, the London Eye and the Royal Albert Hall.

For a Tommy's guaranteed place, we ask you to pledge to raise at least £550. 

ING New York Marathon 2008

Sunday 2nd November 2008

Forget the view from the Empire State. The only way to see the real New York is to take the scenic route - all 26.2 miles of it!

The ING New York Marathon offers the ultimate physical challenge in one of the world's most vibrant and breathtaking cities. Breeze through the Bronx, quickstep through Queens, motor through Manhattan and celebrate in Central Park as you take in the unforgettable atmosphere created by 2 million cheering spectators and the unmistakable flavour of the Big Apple.

If you would like a Tommy's guaranteed place in the New York Marathon we ask you to raise at least £2,000.

Massage Practioners

Our London Marathon runners enjoyed excellent post race care from these professional massage therapists.  Fully qualified and insured they come highly recommended.  A very special thank you to each of them for so kindly giving up their Sunday for Tommy's.  Please feel free to contact them direct if you are looking for sports massage.

Joanne Ashton, Ealing Foot Works, tel: 020 8998 0555

Robert Boyce, mobile massage service, tel: 0789 447 4526

Claire Downes, chartered physiotherapist, tel: 0870 4460575

Monica Ellis, massage practioner, monica.ellis@ntlworld.com

Anne Smith, massage practioner, tel: 07957 798206