London Marathon 2025

Charity places for the 2025 London Marathon are now filled. If you have a ballot place, we would love to have you on the team.

Running this world-famous marathon is the experience of a lifetime, taking you through the heart of the capital and all to raise funds to support seriously ill children and their families across the UK.

What’s in it for you?

A lovely technical running vest or t-shirt with your name on it and training resources
Our fundraising guide is full of ideas to help you hit your target
Ideas and information from your dedicated Together for Short Lives steward
Pre-race day goodie bag to help you relax and prepare for the big day
On race day, we’ll be there at our noisy and eventful cheer point, supporting you along the route with your loved ones

Date: 27 April 2025
Location: London
Registration fee: £100
Minimum pledge: £2500

What an amazing experience, and what an amazing team to be involved with. They are with you through every step of the way, right from the start of your training, right to the very last step of your 26.2miles on the day.

Billy

Previous London Marathon runner

Please remember the London Marathon is one of the most popular events in the athletics calendar and places do go very quickly.

If you are at all interested in taking part in the 2025 London Marathon, please do apply your interest and outline in as much detail as possible the reasons why you’d like to take part for Together for Short Lives and how you will raise the £2,500 fundraising target.

We know the fundraising target can seem daunting but fear not! The Together for Short Lives team is on hand every step of the way to help you with resources, fundraising ideas and maximising every ounce of your potential. As well as asking friends, family and colleagues for donations, you can also organise extra fundraising activities to reach your goal.

We are always here to help support you in reaching your goal, so feel free to get in touch with us at any time. If you’d like more information, or if you have any questions, please contact us at events@togetherforshortlives.org.uk.

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