GET INVOLVED | Run For ICT

Whatever distance you fancy, from a 10k run to a full 26-mile marathon we have something for everyone and would love you to join our International Childcare Trust Team!

Once you have entered for your event contact us for a Fundraising pack full of advice and tips, training tips and a running vest.

For more information on any of the runs or to sign up contact Rachel Kennedy:

There are 2 ways to take part in the Virgin London Marathon for International Childcare Trust:

• Apply for one of our guaranteed places. All we ask is that you pledge to raise £2000. To register your interest simply download and complete the application form below and return to Rachel Kennedy by Tuesday 29th September. The team will be chosen in October 2009.
  
• Alternatively, enter the public ballot online, from the 27th April 2009, by visiting www.virginmarathon.com. If you are lucky enough to obtain your own place, we’d be very happy to have you as part of the International Childcare Trust team. Obviously, you are not tied to a minimum sponsorship amount but your support, however small, can make a real difference.
  

Download 2010 London Marathon Application Form (2010_London_Marathon_Application_Form.pdf)

International Childcare Trust will support you every step of the way with your training and fundraising, including:

• A comprehensive fundraising pack
• An International Childcare Trust running vest.
• Training advice and
• Monthly newsletters

A big thank you to Alistair Preston, Matt Pointon, Charmaine Etienne, Alun Leighton and John Godden who braved the hail and rain to complete this year's Flora London Marathon. So far they have managed to raise over £10,000 with money still coming in. A fantastic achievement!

If you love music and want to get fit while raising valuable funds for children in need this is the run for you!

Run to the Beat is an exciting 1/2 marathon event which will be held in London on the 27th September 2009. It is a unique event as runners will be able to enjoy live and recorded music as they run along the course. The race starts at London's O2 arena and then will go through closed roads in the leafy borough of Greenwich before heading back to the O2.

Last year’s event was supported by a host of musical talents with names such as Les Oeufs, Duke, Fiona Bevan, DJ Olli Collins and many more.

If you would like to support us by running in this marathon, please visit http://www.runtothebeat.co.uk/ to register and name International Childcare Trust as your charity.

Please contact us afterwards for your official sponsorship pack!

Whatever your age, your fitness or running ability, the Adidas Women's Challenge is a great day out for women of all ages. You can have fun and feel great, knowing that you are taking action that can really make a difference. It is the largest female fun run in the UK held in London’s Hyde Park.

Get your mothers, daughters, sisters, nieces, grans, cousins and best friends together and run or walk the routes with the ICT Team. So what are you waiting for? Bring your friends and family, pack a picnic and enjoy a great day out.

Apply online at www.womenschallenge.co.uk, the entry system is now open. Nominate International Childcare Trust as your charity and £5 of your entry fee will be sent to us. Any money you raise on top can be sent directly to ICT. Let me know when you have registered and we can send you your running vest and sponsor forms to get you started.

British 10k – London
12th July 2009

TThis race is perfect for anyone who is interested in running but doesn’t want to train for a marathon.

An event that runs through the heart of London, beginning at Piccadilly and along the River Thames, passing some of London's great landmarks such as St. Paul's Cathedral, Big Ben, the London Eye and the Millennium Bridge en route - what more could a runner ask for?

Visit the 10K website for more information and register then contact us for your official sponsorship pack.

Great North Run
20th September 2009

Taking part in the biggest half marathon in the world? We would be delighted to have you join our team! Just contact us and we will send you an official sponsorship pack or set up a Justgiving page now at www.justgiving.com/intchildcaretrust.

Visit Great Run North website for more information and register then contact us for your official sponsorship pack.

Great South Run
25th October 2009

Taking part in The BUPA Great South Run 2009 in Portsmouth? This is Britain’s biggest and most popular 10-mile road race. It is a fast, flat and scenic course, ideal for those new to running or for experienced runners looking to run a personal best. We would be delighted to have you join our team! Just contact us and we will send you an official sponsorship pack or set up a Justgiving page now at www.justgiving.com/intchildcaretrust.

Visit Great South Run website for more information and register then contact us for your official sponsorship pack.

Congratulations to the 2008 Mazda London Triathlon Team! Rachel da Cruz Harvey, Anne Dethlefsenn and Selin Beeston took part in the individual Triathlon, while Craig Hartzel, Dan Banthorpe and Matt Smith (aka Three Men and a Blister) took part in the Olympic Team Relay Challenge. In all, £3175 was raised for International Childcare Trust, so thanks to all!

For news on entry for the 2009 London Triathlon please check this page for updates from September.