About the event
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. The race starts on Pall Mall, finishes by Downing Street and has fabulous views of London’s most iconic landmarks including Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, Nelson’s Column, the Gherkin, the Shard, the Tower of London and the London Eye.
This fantastic event is designed to showcase the best of London's landmarks and city, so that spectators have as much fun as the runners themselves.
How to register
Charity Place
Registration for London Landmarks Half 2021 is now closed. You can be added our interested list to join our team of lifesavers for 2022, please email events@londonsairambulance.org.uk to be the first to hear when places open.
Own Place
Run for us with your own place. If you were successful in the ballot, you can run for us and receive all the same perks as a charity place participant. If you would like to run for us, please do get in touch by emailing events@londonsairambulance.co.uk. We'd love to hear from you!
As part of the team
Whether you have your own place or would like a London's Air Ambulance guaranteed charity place, we will be with you every step of the way. All our participants receive the following as part of their commitment to fundraise for London's Air Ambulance:
- Fundraising pack full of hints and tips to help smash your target
- A complimentary London's Air Ambulance running t-shirt
- A dedicated support team, providing tailored advice and guidance
- Team of cheerers along the route
Alternative options
Start line countdown
FAQ's
How much is the registration fee?
£45
What is the minimum sponsorship?
£350
Who can take part?
You must be 17 years old and over. Unfortunately, they do not offer wheelchairs places.
Can I join the team if I have my own place?
Yes, we welcome all own place fundraisers to our Team. the only difference is there is no set minimum sponsorship.
Can I take part as a team?
Yes, you can be a team if your teammate(s) have a London’s Air Ambulance Charity place or their own place. We can combine your minimum sponsorship to create one team fundraising target.
How do I register?
You can register by clicking on the Join the team button on this page.
What website should I use to set up an online giving page?
We have our own fundraising pages, you will be able to set up your page when you have competed registration.
Do I get a London's Air Ambulance Charity top to wear on the day?
We give all our runners the choice of the London’s Air Ambulance Charity running t-shirts or vests. These are sent out at least a month before the race with letters to personalise your top.
Will there be a cheer point?
Yes, our cheer point is near the Bank of England- where Gresham Street meets Coleman Street.
Can family and friends come to watch?
Yes, invite them to our cheer point! We will be near the Bank of England- where Gresham Street meets Coleman Street. London Landmarks have gone out their way to make sure no part of the route is quite, so there are loads to see and activities for supports along the route. https://www.llhm.co.uk/quirky-hidden
How do I get my workplace to support me?
There are loads of ways your work can support your fundraising, here are a few ideas: there are loads of ways your work can support your fundraising, here are a few ideas:
- Match funding- some workplaces offer match funding where they match up to a certain amount of what you raise for example if you raise £500 they will match it and give you £500 making your fundraising total £1,000
- Add your online giving page to your work email signature
- Hold a bake sale, lunchtime activity or after work quiz
- Guess your finish time- £2 to guess a time, winner wins a prize or a % of the money from the game or a prize that has been donated to you.
What happens if I don't hit my target by the deadline date?
We will be in regular contact between the time you register and the event date. Fundraising deadlines are usually 4 weeks after the date of the event. We will confirm when you register what the deadline is. If at anytime you are concerned about your fundraising progress we ask that you contact us so we can help. If you are not able to reach the target by the deadline set we will work together with you to extend your deadline and support further fundraising activity to help.
Does the registration fee contribute towards my fundraising?
Your registration fee contributes towards the cost of your place and is not included in your fundraising target.
Is there a cut off time?
Yes after 4 hours the roads will re-open and runners will be asked to continue on the pavement.
What happens if I get injured or can no longer take part in the event?
If you are no longer able to take part please email events@londonsairambulance.org.uk if you have one of our charity places, we may be able to defer your place to the following year depending on the event. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can discuss what we can do to help.
How do I get a training plan?
London Landmarks Half have teamed up with Anthony Fletcher and Mara Yamauchi to create three training plans: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced https://www.llhm.co.uk/half-marathon-training-plan
If I have a question what is the best contact details for the Events team?
We know how much personal effort goes into arranging or taking part in a fundraising event, so we want to help you ensure the maximum return for your hard work. Our team is on hand to offer advice and support. Contact our Events team by calling 020 3023 3303 or emailing events@londonsairambulance.org.uk
