When
24 and 25 April 2027
Where
London
Fundraising target
£3000
With 50,000 runners taking on the challenge each year and around 750,000 spectators to cheer you on, you too could be a part of the world’s most iconic marathons.
Starting in beautiful Greenwich Park in the South East of the city, during the 26.2 mile route you will take in iconic sites such as the Cutty Sark, Canary Warf, the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament, and, of course, across the magnificent Tower Bridge. You finish up in the centre of the city on the Mall, next to Buckingham Palace.
Use your ballot place to run for Guide Dogs and be a part of #TeamGuideDogs.
We have teamed up with professional personal trainers SMASH Mind and Body to help support you on your marathon training journey. What you can expect:
Join our events community over on Facebook to meet other #TeamGuideDog runners, get reminders and updates, share fundraising tips, and view photos after the race.
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£21 enables us to produce a tailor-made, large print book for a child with sight loss, so they can enjoy reading just like their friends.
£141 could buy a starter kit for a guide dog partnership, containing everything they need to start their new life together.
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£315 could buy an Early Skills and Tactile Bundle, providing a package of toys carefully selected by our experts.
£910 could buy a birthing kit, containing all the essential equipment for a volunteer to help a guide dog mum safely deliver her puppies.
I chose to run for Guide Dogs UK as in 2011 I got injured playing football and lost the sight in my left eye. I have partial vision but not enough to see any definition and my decision to run was because I am scared of losing my sight in my right eye. I'll continue to raise money for Guide Dogs UK knowing how much of a positive impact they have on people's lives. Fundraising is about having belief in humankind. Don’t be afraid to talk to people and tell them why.
Once you’re all signed up to the London Marathon, it’s time to get thinking about that all important fundraising. Reaching your £3000 target doesn’t need to feel overwhelming, and we’re always on hand with lots of tips and resources to help kick start donations.