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London Marathon 2027

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Event details

Race details:

Date:

25 April 2027

Location:

Greenwich Park, London

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Fees and Target:

Distance:

Full marathon - 26.2 miles / 42.2 km

Fees and Targets (fee only applicable to charity place entrants):

Registration fee £100 (payable upon confirmation)

Fundraising pledge £2,500

MHA at the London Marathon 2027

As part of team MHA next April you could be joining over 56,000 others on the streets of London, raising funds and awareness of MHA.

You'll be raising funds to help MHA support older people in communities that care, enabling older people to

live later life well

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Helping older people live later life well

You'll be raising funds to help support MHA's communities throughout the UK

A FREE MHA running vest

Each runner receives a stylish, FREE MHA running vest

Fundraising support

Our team are here to help you maximise your sponsorship

Your sponsorship in action

Every mile you run and every pound you raise can make a real difference to an older person’s life. Sponsorship helps MHA support older people who might otherwise face loneliness, isolation, or the challenges that come with later life. Your efforts enable simple but powerful moments of connection, comfort and joy, from friendly conversations and community activities to innovative ways of supporting people living with dementia.

Here are just a few of the ways your sponsorship could help.

Each £25

Two older women sat in front of a window laughing

could fund two face-to-face befriending visits, bringing companionship and a friendly face to a lonely older person.

Each £50

A group of friends sat together having a chat

could enable an older person to attend four social or friendship groups, helping them build meaningful friendships and feel part of a community.

Each £150

Young female laughing whilst speaking on the phone

could provide a year of regular befriending phone calls, offering ongoing companionship and support.

Emily's story

Since mum passed away two years ago, Dad was clearly very lonely but stoically carried on with good humour, driving to gardening club and coffee mornings to socialise. However, after he broke his hip in a fall last year and could no longer drive, his stoicism faltered.

The transportation service that you provide has quite literally been a lifeline. Dad really loves your infectious enthusiasm when collecting him, and it is during the long drive home where he sees places he hasn’t seen for a while that he maintains his connections, both physically and mentally, with the areas that have been part of his neighbourhood for over 60 years.

Dad looks forward eagerly to his days with you, and as his sons and carers we benefit too as the time we have with him is of a much higher quality; knowing he is nourished, cared-for, and stimulated when we are unavailable ourselves. Without you and all you provide his life would not be as rich and his happiness significantly reduced.

Relative of community group member

FAQs

When is the London Marathon in 2027?

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In 2027, the London Marathon will take place on Sunday 25 April. It’s an exciting opportunity for participants to challenge themselves while raising money for charitable causes including MHA.

Why enter the London Marathon for MHA?

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As one of the UK's largest cultural and sporting events the London Marathon provides a unique opportunity for charities like MHA to raise vital funds and awareness. By supporting MHA, either as a runner or as a sponsor for someone running, you'll be helping MHA support older people and assist residents and community members across the country in living later life well.

To learn more about the work of MHA, please visit the Our Impact webpage.

If I have a ballot place in the London Marathon 2027, can I still run for MHA?

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Congratulations! If you have secured a place in the ballot we'd love you to run on behalf of MHA.

As part of Team MHA you'll receive the same support as none-ballot runners, and while there's no fundraising target we'll help you in raising as much sponsorship possible, to support older people to live later life well across England and Wales.

Sign up to run for MHA by completing our Own Place registration form.

Do I have to pay a registration fee?

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If you're selected to run for MHA, we ask that you pay a non-refundable £100 registration fee to cover the costs of securing your entry, This is collected when your race place is confirmed.

If you have already secured your own place through the ballot, there is no registration fee due to MHA.

What support will I receive after signing up?

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By choosing to run or walk for MHA, you will receive:
  • An MHA running vest
  • Dedicated fundraising support before and on the day
Team MHA are with you from the moment you sign up until you cross that finish line and thereafter!

Is there a minimum fundraising target?

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Yes. If selected, as part of your entry we ask you to commit to raising a minimum of £2,500 in sponsorship. To help you achieve this, we and your fellow runners will help you with some great ideas, inspiration and support.

If you've already secured your place through the ballot there is no minimum sponsorship target, but we will support you to raise as much as possible!

What is the application and confirmation process?

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After registering your application to run for MHA, all applications will be assessed.

You will then be notified by email to let you know if your application to run for MHA has been successfull. Those who have not been selected will also be notified by email.

Once confirmed, we will contact you to securely collect the registration fee and will send a support pack including everything you need to start your fundraising activities.

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