We would like to say a massive thank you to our amazing runners Lee Poole and Katie Grant, and to anyone who took part in the virtual Virgin Money London Marathon for our Charity on Sunday.
Whether you ran around your garden, neighbourhood or local park, you are truly inspirational. We are so grateful for all your hard work, dedication and support.
Here are some of the wonderful people who braved the wind and the rain this year.
And if this has inspired you to run the next Virgin Money London Marathon, register you interest to be part of our 2021 team.
Lee Poole, West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service
Katie Grant – Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service
Lee Colton – Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
@LondonMarathon Extremely proud of my wife @lornak66 even when self isolating she's determined to get this done by running in the garden #LondonMarathon #The40thRace @firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/thXm7H5ZnB
— Craig R (@CraigwR9) October 4, 2020
Completed the virtual @LondonMarathon, running to Tuxford and back, injured my knee at 19 miles but limped on. Thanks to everyone who sponsored me raising money for @firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/U25rz6sHWS
— Karl Turrill (@KarlTurrill) October 4, 2020
Lorna Rider, wife of @firemaryhill WC Craig Rider has just run a full marathon IN HER BACK GARDEN due to Covid isolation in aid of @firefighters999. Absolutely amazing effort!! Please donate if you can!https://t.co/tNCsYnJNnc
— Karla Stevenson (@Karla5188) October 4, 2020
I’m attempting to run The Virtual London Marathon around the Rame Peninsular. As a Torpoint retained firefighter I have chosen @firefighters999 as my charity. Please, if you could donate anything, I’d be very grateful. https://t.co/GY9ExvkViE
— BrianStacey (@bjstace78) August 27, 2020
Still time to donate to help @firefighters999 https://t.co/42x9kKUS4V pic.twitter.com/8EgjxPLMFX
— SFRS Sports & Athletics (@Sfrs_Sports) October 5, 2020
Less than a week until I run the virtual marathon for @firefighters999 not too far off raising £1000. I'd love to reach that target! If you can spare a few quid Every donations helps. 🙂 #marathon #charity #goodcausehttps://t.co/ddk51h976d
— Darren Alexander (@darrenb85) September 29, 2020
Time. Is. Up. ⌛
Thanks to all of you for being part of a different Virgin Money London Marathon in 2020 and for inspiring us throughout the day with your incredible efforts.
We will never forget #The40thRace. #LondonMarathon pic.twitter.com/NJwxW4uTrD
— TCS London Marathon (@LondonMarathon) October 4, 2020