Where's the Banana Army?

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Our running team was previously known as the Banana Army due to the bright yellow t-shirts they wore to races all over the UK.

Our runners have always been eye-catching as well as determined, but we learned that it wasn’t always easy for people to make the connection between the Banana Army and Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.

We still have a running team, we still have fun, and we still take on challenges. None of that has changed, but we want all of our fundraisers to feel part of one team with a common goal; that we will not stop until we’ve beaten blood cancer.

So that’s why we have launched The Unstoppables.

Whether it’s running, swimming, cycling, walking or trekking, our determined fundraisers will not stop until we’ve beaten blood cancer.

Together we are unstoppable.

  • Upcoming events

    • Sun, 11/03/2012 - 11:00 Bath Half Marathon The Bath Half Marathon is one of the longest established and most popular city centre road events in the UK.
    • Sun, 25/03/2012 - 10:30 Fleet Half Marathon The Asics Fleet Half Marathon is now in it's 31st year. It's the ideal warm-up for the Brighton and London Marathons in April.
    • Sun, 01/04/2012 - 10:00 Reading Half Marathon A hugely popular event that sells out every year. Over 17,000 now take part. A great warm up for the London Marathon.
    • Sun, 15/04/2012 - 09:00 Brighton Marathon The inaugural Brighton Marathon was a huge success in 2010. The 2nd year was even bigger and better! A fantastic alternative to London.
    • Sun, 22/04/2012 - 09:00 Virgin London Marathon The Virgin London Marathon is one of the running highlights of the year, with over 35,000 entrants and huge crowds lining the route.
    • Sun, 29/04/2012 - 10:00 Milton Keynes Marathon This is a city marathon with a difference.  With 4,500 acres of woodlands, lakesides, parks and landscaped areas within the city boundary, Milton Keynes is the ideal venue for a Green Marathon.
    • Sat, 19/05/2012 - 09:00 Junior & Mini Great Manchester Run Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research are proud to be the official charity for the Bupa Junior and Mini Great Manchester Run in 2012.
    • Sat, 19/05/2012 - 09:30 Eton SuperSprints Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research are proud to be the official charity for the popular Eton SuperSprint triathlons organised by Human Race.
    • Sun, 20/05/2012 - 10:00 Bupa Great Manchester Run The Bupa Great Manchester 10k is a very popular run through the streets of Manchester.
    • Sat, 26/05/2012 - 09:00 British Gas Great London Swim The biggest outdoor swim in the South of England with 5,000 participants in 2011.
    • Sun, 27/05/2012 - 10:00 Speedo Open Water Swim - Eton A great outdoor swim with varying distances in the clean waters of Dorney Lake, Eton. Perfect for first timers or seasoned swimmers.
    • Sat, 09/06/2012 - 09:00 GE Blenheim Triathlon Taking place at the grounds of Blenheim Palace, you will not find a more picturesque location for a triathlon.
    • Sat, 16/06/2012 - 09:00 British Gas Great East Swim A fantastic outdoor swim taking place in the beautiful waters of Alton Water reservoir near Ipswich. With three swim distances this event is perfect for all swimming abilities.
    • Sun, 17/06/2012 - 06:00 Toshiba Windsor Triathlon Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research are proud to be the official charity for The Royal Windsor Triathlon organised by Human Race.
    • Fri, 22/06/2012 - 09:00 British Gas Great North Swim The UK's most popular outdoor swim returns to Windermere in the Lake District. Swim one of three distances whilst surrounded by some of the nation's most beautiful natural scenery.
    • Sun, 24/06/2012 - 09:00 Maidstone Triathlon In celebration of Maidstone hosting the Olympic torch, we're delighted to announce a brand new triathlon for 2012. 
    • Sun, 01/07/2012 - 09:00 British Gas Great Manchester Swim This unique dock to dock course set against the rejuvenated docklands of Salford Quays is a great event to take part in for all swimming abilities.
    • Sun, 08/07/2012 - 08:00 Speedo Open Water Swim - Windsor Take to the water in this stunning stretch of the Thames with three distances to choose from.
    • Sun, 15/07/2012 - 08:00 Speedo Open Water Swim - Hampton Court The UK's largest river swim with the dramatic backdrop of Hampton Court Palace.
    • Sat, 25/08/2012 - 09:00 British Gas Great Scottish Swim This swim takes place in Strathclyde Loch - a venue for the 2014 Commonwealth Games Triathlon.
    • Sun, 26/08/2012 - 08:00 Speedo Open Water Swim - Marlow The charming historic town of Marlow is the location for this swim with three distances.
    • Sun, 02/09/2012 - 09:00 Junior & Mini Great Yorkshire Run Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research are proud to be the official charity for the Bupa Junior and Mini Great Runs in 2012.
    • Sat, 15/09/2012 - 10:00 Junior & Mini Great North Run Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research are proud to be the official charity for the Bupa Junior and Mini Great North Run in 2012.
    • Sun, 16/09/2012 - 08:00 Speedo Open Water Swim - Poole Take to the sea in front of Sandbanks for this fantastic open water swim.
    • Sun, 16/09/2012 - 10:00 Bupa Great North Run The Bupa Great North Run is the largest half marathon in the world with over 50,000 competitors taking to the streets of Newcastle.
    • Sat, 22/09/2012 - 09:00 Virgin Active London Triathlon The London Triathlon is the largest triathlon in the world with over 10,000 people taking part.
    • Sun, 07/10/2012 - 09:00 Junior & Mini Great Edinburgh Run Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research are proud to be the official charity for the Bupa Junior and Mini Great Edinburgh Run in 2012.
    • Sun, 07/10/2012 - 09:00 Bupa Great Edinburgh Run Join us at the Great Edinburgh Run this October.
    • Sun, 21/10/2012 - 09:00 Bupa Great Birmingham Run One of the UK's most popular half marathons taking part in Britain's second largest city.
    • Sun, 21/10/2012 - 09:45 Run to the Beat Run to the Beat powered by Nike+ is London’s largest half marathon and starts and finishes at London O2 Arena.
    • Sat, 27/10/2012 - 10:00 Junior & Mini Great South Run Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research are proud to be the official charity for the Bupa Junior and Mini Great South Run in 2012.
    • Sun, 28/10/2012 - 10:00 Bupa Great South Run The Bupa Great South Run is the last in the calendar of the Great Run events. Over 22,000 runners take on this 10 mile run along the south coast in Portsmouth.
    • Sun, 04/11/2012 - 09:00 New York Marathon Why not join our Unstoppable team and take part in one of the largest marathons in the world?

  • Recent events

    • Sat, 07/01/2012 - 09:00 Junior Great Winter Run Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research are proud to be the official charity for the Bupa Junior Great Winter Run.