London Marathon

🏃 Join #TeamHospiceoftheValleys at the 2026 TCS London Marathon! 🏅

One of the world’s most iconic races. One incredible cause. One life-changing experience.

Hospice of the Valleys is offering YOU the chance to be part of the unforgettable atmosphere of the TCS London Marathon 2026 — a 26.2 mile journey through London’s most famous landmarks, cheered on by thousands of spectators, and surrounded by 40,000 fellow runners.

🌟 Why run for Hospice of the Valleys?

By joining #TeamHospiceoftheValleys, you’re not just ticking off a bucket list goal — you’re making a real difference. Every step you take and every penny you raise helps our patients and their loved ones receive specialist care, manage pain, ease anxiety, and find moments of comfort and dignity.

You’ll help us be there when they need us the most ❤️.

🏃‍♀️ Apply for Our Silver Bond Charity Space

We only have ONE guaranteed charity place in the 2026 TCS London Marathon — and demand is expected to be high.

Here’s what you need to know:
✅ Pledge to raise a minimum of £1,800 (excluding Gift Aid)
✅ Submit your application by midnight, Friday 16th May 2025
✅ The successful applicant will be chosen based on the quality of their application — particularly your reasons for running and how you plan to reach your fundraising goal
📣 We’ll announce the chosen runner by Friday 6th June 2025

Ready to apply? Contact us today!

🎟 Got Your Own Ballot Place? Run for Us Anyway!

If you’re lucky enough to secure your own ballot entry and want to support the Hospice, we’d love to have you on board!

You’ll still receive:

• Full support from our fundraising team
• FREE technical running vest
• Marathon training and fundraising tips
• An invite to our post-race celebration
• And more!

There’s no minimum sponsorship, just raise what you can — every bit helps!

🧡 As part of #TeamHospiceoftheValleys, you’ll receive:

✅ FREE guaranteed entry (for our charity place runner)
✅ Hospice UK cheer points and race day info
✅ Hospice UK presence at the London Marathon Expo
✅ FREE technical running vest
✅ Post-race celebration – massage, hot meal & refreshments
✅ Dedicated fundraising support
✅ Fundraising toolkit: posters, banners, online page help & more
✅ Marathon training plan & local running club guidance
✅ Meet patients, staff & volunteers to see your impact first-hand
✅ Social media support and a good luck video pre-race!

🙌 Reasons to Run for Us:

• In memory of someone special
• To give back after receiving Hospice support
• To challenge yourself
• To wear that epic costume waiting in your wardrobe 😄

Whatever your reason, we’ll be with you every step of the way.

Ready to Run, want more information?

Contact Amanda Chard at 📞 01495 717277 or 📧 fundraising@hospiceofthevalleys.com

Thank you from everyone here at the Hospice. We can’t wait to support you on your London Marathon journey!

For all the official London Marathon Event Information please click HERE