Running for Chailey Heritage Foundation is a fantastic way to commit to your goals while changing the lives of disabled young people.

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About the Event

The London Marathon first took place in 1981 and has become one of the most popular marathons in the world. The route takes in many of London's best landmarks including Buckingham Palace, The Cutty Sark, Tower Bridge and Canary Wharf.

Chailey Heritage Foundation is lucky to have 4 charity places at London Marathon 2026. To be considered for one of our places, please fill in the interest form. A member of the fundraising team will let the successful applicants know by September 2025 so you can start your marathon training and fundraising.

We ask Team Chailey runners to commit to a minimum sponsorship of £2000 but you will receive dedicated fundraising support throughout to ensure that you smash your target!

What you'll get

  • Personalised Chailey Heritage Foundation running t-shirt / vest
  • Support throughout your fundraising from a dedicated fundraiser
  • Chailey handwaving flags for your supporters to wave on race day
  • The opportunity to publicise your fundraising on our social media
  • Official medal from the race organisers
  • The sense of pride knowing you challenged yourself to changing a child’s life

Already got your own place?

If you’re lucky enough to have your own place in the London Marathon? why not join Team Chailey Get in touch with us today!

Contact the Fundraising Team

Why join Team Chailey?

Chailey Heritage Foundation changes the lives of young people living with complex disabilities. From being able to communicate to taking their first steps, we provide life-changing education, care and a thriving community of support for the young people and their families.

Key information

The London Marathon is mostly flat and you’ll run past iconic London landmarks including the Cutty Sark, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, The London Eye, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace before finishing down The Mall.

You can read about the history of the London Marathon here.

All runners will be sent a participant guide in the run up to race day with key details on how to get to the start line, start wave times, facilities along the course and what to do once you cross the finish line!

The London Marathon team supports people with a range of disabilities. If you have a disability and interested in taking part, you can find out further information here

Runners must be minimum of 18 years old in a fit and healthy condition.

Have any questions or interested in running for Team Chailey? Get in touch with the fundraising team today who are here to help you every step of the way

Other events

Check out the other events we have on offer or look through our fundraising materials

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