London Winter Walk
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An exceptional twist on the classic half marathon – join Team Dementia UK at the extraordinary London Landmarks Half Marathon, the only closed road race through central London!
The London Landmarks Half Marathon is a closed road, central London run and is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster. Take on this amazing course through central London for Dementia UK and help families facing dementia.
Run with us and help raise vital funds so our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses can provide life-changing support to families facing dementia. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
The London Landmarks Half Marathon begins at Pall Mall and finishes at Downing Street. Whilst running the London Landmarks you will pass some of the capital’s best-known sites, including Big Ben, Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square, the Royal Courts of Justice, St Paul’s Cathedral and many more.
London Landmarks is not your average half marathon. From cultural landmarks and heritage to the city’s quirky and hidden secrets, runners get to explore the capital on a route like no other.
Not only that, but the London Landmarks route is also lined with DJs, dancers, musicians and themed cheer stations to support you every step of the way. It’s a truly unique half marathon experience!
Every penny you raise will help our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses provide a lifeline to more families facing dementia – and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Fundraising ideas
Organising fundraising activities alongside your main challenge will help you smash your goal. Here are some ideas:
Your fundraising welcome pack
Once you’ve signed up, we’ll send you a fundraising welcome pack that’s full of advice on how to meet – and beat – your target.
JustGiving
Setting up a JustGiving page is a great way to fundraise online. Share your link with family, friends and colleagues, and watch the donations roll in.
You can use JustGiving to explain why you’re taking on your challenge for Dementia UK, keep track of how much you’ve raised, and even share your training progress using Strava so your supporters can see how well you’re doing.
The more you update and share your JustGiving page, the more donations you’ll receive.
Gift Aid
If your supporters are UK taxpayers and their donation is voluntary (not proceeds of a sale), we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 donated – at no extra cost to them. Make sure they fill in the Gift Aid form in your fundraising pack or tick the correct boxes if they’re donating online.
Sending in your donations
If you’re fundraising through JustGiving, the donations will automatically come to us. If you’ve got cash to pay in, you can do this online, by phone, by bank transfer or by post.
Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia, and too often, families struggle to find support, leaving them feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and alone.
When you support our charity, you’re helping us grow the number of specialist dementia nurses. With your help, no one will face dementia alone.
Read Julie’s story about how Admiral Nurse Tracey was a lifeline for her and her family.
What happens if I don’t reach my fundraising target?
Don’t worry – we’ll help you get there! We’ll offer you lots of fundraising support in the run-up to the London Landmarks Half Marathon and in the days after to ensure that you achieve your minimum fundraising target, including going through your fundraising plan beforehand. The target will need to be reached by 42 days after the event, so there’s plenty of time!
Do I get a vest to wear on the day?
Yes – whether you have your own place or a charity place, just fill in the form to request your running top or vest. We’ll send it out approximately six weeks before race day.
What is a ballot place?
The ballot is a random draw that allocates places directly through the race organiser’s website. If you are successful in the ballot and pay your registration fee place to the event organisers, you’ll have your ballot place and can choose to support us by filling in the ‘I have my own place’ form.
With a successful ballot place, there is no minimum fundraising requirement – just raise as much as you can to support more families facing dementia.
What is a charity place?
A charity place is a place purchased from the event organisers by Dementia UK. If you did not apply for the ballot or were unsuccessful, you can still take part in the event with a charity place by filling in the ‘Charity place’ form above.
You will be required to pay a registration fee to help cover part of the cost that Dementia UK pays for your place. There is also a minimum fundraising requirement of £350 to ensure that we raise as much as possible so more families can access the support and advice of our specialist dementia nurses.
What is an own place?
An own place secures your general entry to the event by purchasing a place directly through the race organiser’s website. If you have your own place you can choose to support us by filling in the ‘I have my own place’ form.
With your own place, there is no minimum fundraising requirement – just raise as much as you can to support more families facing dementia.
Will Dementia UK be there on the day?
Yes! We look forward to supporting you on event day and giving you a huge boost along the route at our Dementia UK’s branded cheer point(s). We will also have a pre- and post-event meet in the event village to celebrate your incredible achievement and thank you for your support!
Definitions
“Dementia UK/We/Us/Our” means Dementia UK (Registered Charity Number 1039404) of 7th floor, One Aldgate, London, EC3N 1RE. The charity that has reserved Your place in the Event.
“You/Your/Yourself” means the person agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions and who is using a Dementia UK place to take part in an Event.
“Event” means the London Landmarks Half Marathon
“Event Organiser” means the company LLHM Ltd (company number 10584979) responsible for organising the London Landmarks Half Marathon.
“Fee” means the registration fee that You are required to pay to confirm Your place in the Event.
Kones, who ran the London Landmarks Half Marathon for Dementia UK"I loved every second of it. Felt more of an event and a celebration -with all the supporters, dancers, choirs, and cheerleaders! It was amazing seeing it all! I have to say a massive thank you to the Dementia UK Support that came out to cheer us on, it was a massive help!"
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An exceptional twist on the classic half marathon - join Team Dementia UK at the extraordinary London Landmarks Half Marathon, the only closed road race through central London!