Thames Valley Harriers and the community
West London Run are proud to support Thames Valley Harriers; our main local cause.
The cause we support
Thames Valley Harriers is a community athletics club supporting athletes from youth through to elite level, with a proud history of success at the highest level of the sport, including the Olympic Games. Based at Wormwood Scrubs, TVH brings together athletes from diverse backgrounds, encouraging them to train, compete and achieve together. The club is built around a strong sense of community, teamwork and enjoyment.
Athletes compete across track and field, cross country and road running, from grassroots and youth competitions through to senior, masters and international championships. The club is run by volunteers, and plays a leading role in the development of athletics in the UK as a founding member of several major leagues.
Why support TVH? Because it is such an important part of West London. The club helps people of all ages to enjoy athletics, become healthier and achieve their goals — and it does it a few hundred metres from the start line.
From Wormwood Scrubs to the world stage, TVH is proud to support athletes at every level. By racing with West London Run, you are helping support the club.
A little of the record
- 1887Founded140 years old in 2027, and still based at Wormwood Scrubs
- 1992Olympic 100m goldLinford Christie in Barcelona. He is the club's president, and the stadium is named after him.
- 2016–2020Olympic long jumpLorraine Ugen competed at both Games for the club.
- 2021–2026National Athletics League championsPremiership winners in five of the last six seasons.
- Every weekOpen to everyoneYouth, senior, masters and beginners — coached sessions at the stadium all year round.
Fundraising
Every entry to the White City 10K supports Thames Valley Harriers. If you would like to do more to support the club, please use the fundraising page set up for you on registration, to collect donations. 100% of the money you raise will go to Thames Valley Harriers.
If you would like to fundraise for another charity or local cause, you are more than welcome to do this by setting up your own fundraising page.
Ways in that aren't racing
Volunteer
Marshal, or bring a group. Junctions, water stations, baggage, finish line. Briefing, jacket and breakfast provided.
Schools
Children's 1K and the school challenge. Class entries at a reduced rate; we come and talk to assemblies.
Charities
Become a partner charity. Guaranteed places for your supporters in exchange for promoting the race to them.
Businesses
Corporate teams and sponsorship. Team entries, on-course activation, and sponsorship tiers from community level upwards.