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The London Marathon needs no introduction. As the most iconic marathon in the world, it attracts runners of all abilities who get to soak in the incredible sights of London and the electrifying atmosphere of the crowd.
The London Marathon is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Each charity runner is expected to raise £2,200 for the charity and run 26.2 miles, which is no easy task! This is months of fundraising, organising events, packing bags, creating raffles and hosting bake sales ON TOP OF training!
However, we’re on hand to help with fundraising ideas and support. Our team will also be there on the day, both cheering our runners on from the sidelines and at the finish line to applaud all your hard work.
The support from the crowds was amazing, and we got to see the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation team cheering us on twice on the route as they were stationed at two milestone areas! They were screaming my name as I passed by, it certainly kept me going!
London Marathon runner, Debz
Apply for a London Marathon charity place
To apply for one of our charity places, please read the application pack and fundraising agreement before completing the application form below. Please make sure you read both documents carefully as these will give you further information about key dates and what we will be looking for in your application form.
Perks of being a Roy’s Runner
- Your own personalised Roy’s Runners technical vest
- Access to our “I am a Roy’s Runner” Facebook group
- Access to our Roy’s Runner London Marathon WhatsApp group
- Support and training advice to help you prepare for race day
- Roy’s Roarers cheering point for you and your supporters on race day:
Our sporting events team will be there every step of the way with fundraising tips, suggestions, and regular calls to help you reach your fundraising target and have the best running experience.
If you have any questions, please email sport@roycastle.org.
If you’re lucky enough to have secured your place through the 2025 London Marathon Ballot…
We would still love to have you join our Roy’s Runners team!
You will enjoy all of the same perks as our charity place runners and you’ll have the option to fundraise! Email sport@roycastle.org, and let us know that you would like to support us with your ballot place.
Why run the London Marathon for Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation?
- We are the leading lung cancer charity in the UK dedicated to helping everyone affected by lung cancer.
- Lung cancer is a disease that, despite what many may think, can affect anyone.
- It is the UK’s biggest cancer killer, with over 36,000 dying from lung cancer every year. It kills more people than breast, prostate and pancreatic cancer combined, and more women than breast and ovarian cancer combined.
- It is our mission to ensure everyone diagnosed with lung cancer can live well with the disease for as long as possible.
