BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//TOFS | OA/TOF Support - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:TOFS | OA/TOF Support X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tofs.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for TOFS | OA/TOF Support REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270426 DTSTAMP:20260426T233030 CREATED:20260426T180001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T194102Z UID:36161-1808611200-1808697599@tofs.org.uk SUMMARY:London Marathon 2027 - Run for TOFS! DESCRIPTION:Applications open!We have been allocated 4  charity “Golden Bond” places for the 2027 London Marathon race and are looking for runners to join our team. As we must pay the race organisers for each place we take\, we need to feel confident that the people who are selected to run will do so successfully and with minimal risk of injury to themselves. Applications close on the 14th June 2026 but may change subject to the number of successful applicants. Note: last year applications closed in May – so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry fee:\n£50 \n \n \n \n This fee goes towards the admin fees charged by the race organisers but will count towards your fundraising pledge. Payable to TOFS on successful application.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fundraising commitment: £1\,500 \n \n \n \n This is the minimum amount (before Gift Aid) that we would expect a runner to raise. But you don’t have to stop there! TOFS runners really go for it and most will raise over £2\,500 each\, with the average being nearly £3\,500!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n About you \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Surname \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Mobile \n \n\n \n \n \n Home Address \n \n \n \n Postcode \n \n \n \n \n Year of birth \n \n \n \n \n Do you know anyone who was born with OA/TOF? \n Yes\, I was born with OA/TOF Yes\, my child was born with OA/TOF Yes\, a friend/relative was born with OA/TOF No\, I just want to help \n \n \n Please share with us your reasons for wanting to run the London Marathon for TOFS \n \n \n \n Please indicate your running vest size \n \n \n \n \n Ladies - XS (33")\n Ladies - S (35")\n Ladies - M (37")\n Ladies - L (40")\n Ladies - XL (42")\n Ladies - XXL (43")\n _________________\n Mens - XS (36")\n Mens - S (38")\n Mens - M (40")\n Mens - L (43")\n Mens - XL (46")\n Mens - XXL (49")\n \n \n \n \n \n If your application is successful\, we will print your first name on your running vest. If you would rather use another name please let us know here.(Leave blank if using your first name as above.) \n \n \n \n About your fundraising experience \n \n \n Have you raised funds for TOFS before? \n Yes No \n \n \n If you have raised funds for TOFS\, please give details \n \n \n \n Have you raised funds for other charities? \n Yes No \n \n \n If you have raised funds for other charities\, please give details \n \n \n \n How much do you think you can raise for TOFS in total?(Our minimum fundraising commitment for this event is £1\,500) \n \n \n \n \n Please give details of how you to plan to reach this target \n \n \n \n Will your employer sponsor you or match your funds? \n Yes No Don't Know \n \n \n If YES - please let us know how your employer is likely to contribute to your fundraising \n \n \n \n What is your occupation? \n \n \n \n \n Would you be happy to take part in promotional activities?This could include sharing your story on our website or news sources \n Yes No \n \n \n If successful\, would you like to be included in our WhatsApp team group chat? (Mobile numbers and photos/chats will be visible to all who agree to join.) \n Yes No \n \n \n Would you like to be added to our supporter mailing list to get occasional updates from TOFS? \n Yes No \n \n About your running experience \n \n \n Have you run a full or half marathon before? \n Yes No \n \n \n \n \n Please let us know about your running experience. If you have run a full or half marathon before\, please state which one(s) and time that you achieved. If you haven't\, please state your previous running experience. \n \n \n \n Please indicate that you agree to our terms & conditions (shown below). \n \n \n \n Yes\, I agree to be bound by the TOFS terms and conditions\, and also those of the TCS London Marathon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TOFS will support you by offering: Someone to talk to: an experienced TOFS runner – who has run the London Marathon in the past;A limited edition TOFS running vest with your name on to wear with pride on your big day;Disposable rain poncho to keep you dry on the way to\, and whilst waiting around at\, the start;Cheering from TOFS members with banners at a couple of pre-nominated spots along the route:  your family and friends are invited to join in at these cheering points; subject to spectators being allowed;TOFS T-shirts or baseball caps for your supporters (limited numbers\, upon request) so they have an amazing day too;Access to the organisers’ pre-race support; and a social media group just for you\, the TOFS runners;Important Notes:Please bear in mind that the organisers demand that you register in person in London during the four days leading up to the Marathon. Registration can be expected to close on the day before the Marathon\, in the afternoon.  Moreover\, you will need to make all your own transport and accommodation arrangements. Note that getting to the start at Greenwich\, early on the Sunday morning\, can present some transport difficulties. TOFS asks you to use the cost-effective Peoples Fundraising website (www.peoplesfundraising.com).  Any Questions? Get in touch or give us a call on 01159 613092. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TCS London Marathon: TOFS Terms and Conditions – For runners with a TOFS allocated place 1. You confirm that the information on this form is complete and correct\, and that you will be 18 years of age or older on 25 April 2027. 2. You recognise that TOFS will retain for a reasonable period the information that you supply by applying on this form\, whether you are selected for a TOFS Golden Bond place or not. 3. You recognise that you apply and (if selected by TOFS) run the Marathon at your own risk in accordance with standard TCS London Marathon regulations and conditions\, which are in addition to these TOFS terms and conditions. 4. You confirm that\, so far as you are aware\, you have no medical or health issues which would mean that it would be unsafe or unwise for you to train for and run a marathon. 5. You confirm that you shall (if selected to run for TOFS using a TOFS Golden bond place) diligently undertake the running training that is appropriate as preparation for a Marathon\, in the months preceding the Marathon. 6. Should you be accepted to run for TOFS using a TOFS Golden bond place\, you agree to pay a registration fee of £50 to TOFS. This is to cover some administration costs\, and TOFS will ask for prompt payment. The fee will count towards your fund-raising pledge. If the fee is not cleared in the TOFS bank account within 21 days of you being sent notification by TOFS that you have been selected\, TOFS may select another person in your place. 7. You confirm that you shall (if allocated a TOFS Golden Bond place) make diligent efforts to contact donors and sponsors and set up fundraising mechanisms so as to raise at least the amount you have suggested for TOFS\, and TOFS shall be the only charity for which you raise funds in this event. You must show at least one month before the Marathon that your fundraising has commenced for instance by setting up a fundraising webpage and receiving at least an initial donation. We ask charity place runners to raise a minimum of 75% of their sponsorship by the event date\, with the remaining fundraising due 30 days after race day. 8. If allocated a TOFS Golden Bond place\, you are pledging to raise your suggested amount for TOFS and agreeing to make up any shortfall yourself or via your own further fundraising efforts to the required minimum of £1\,500 (excluding any Gift Aid\, which is to be in addition to the £1500) to be received by TOFS by the 30th June 2027. 9. All applications to TOFS are subject to a selection process to ensure that Golden Bond places are used to best possible fundraising effect commensurate with safety for all concerned\, at the sole discretion of TOFS. TOFS will wish to give preference in the selection process to runners who are TOFS members or otherwise have a clear connection with the TOF/OA condition: however\, TOFS is not obliged to do so. 10. If allocated a TOFS Golden Bond place\, you agree to inform TOFS as soon as possible in writing\, preferably by email\, should you become unable to take part in the Marathon. Once this is acknowledged by TOFS\, your minimum sponsorship obligation will cease. You understand that\, should you withdraw from your Golden Bond place\, the TOFS registration fee is non-refundable and will be retained by TOFS to cover expenses. 11. You agree that\, should you withdraw from your Golden Bond place\, you will co-operate and correspond with TOFS and the TCS London Marathon organisers such that another runner chosen by TOFS can take your Golden Bond place. At the discretion of TOFS\, and subject to some conditions\, you may be offered a TOFS place in the following year. 12. If you are unable to participate in the TCS London Marathon for any reason\, all donated monies collected by you or donated via third parties (such as fundraising websites) in support of TOFS must be forwarded to TOFS. Money which has been pledged to you on condition of your completing the event must be returned to the individual sponsors\, or donated to TOFS if those sponsors are happy to do so. Monies already received by TOFS will not be refunded. 13. If allocated a TOFS Golden Bond place\, you agree that images taken on the day of the Marathon may be used by TOFS to help promote our fundraising efforts. 14. You understand that\, if allocated a TOFS Golden Bond place\, you will be required to also complete in full (and online) the Official TCS London Marathon Golden Bond registration process before a date yet to be confirmed\, and to confirm to TOFS as soon as you have done so. As this will be done via the TCS London Marathon website\, you understand you will need to have internet access and access to an email address before this date. 15. You understand that\, if allocated a TOFS Golden Bond place\, you will need to “register” in person\, with suitable proof of your identity\, in the days immediately before the Marathon at the TCS London Marathon’s “Expo” designated pre-race registration point in London. 16. You understand that\, if allocated a TOFS Golden Bond place\, you will need to make your own arrangements at your own expense to get to the start line and return from the finish point. 17. You understand that it is your responsibility to take out your own insurance cover for personal accident benefits to whatever level you consider appropriate. By returning this form to TOFS you accept and agree to the terms and conditions listed above. URL:https://tofs.org.uk/event/london-marathon-2027-run-for-tofs/ LOCATION:London\, London\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Fundraising END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR