Fundraise & Get Involved

We need to raise over £8 million every year to provide outstanding Hospice care to the local community. To get involved with our fundraising activities, design your own, or make a donation, use the information on this page.

TCS London Marathon

Holly Priestley Running London Marathon

London Marathon 2025 Applications are now closed

Laura Gibson running the London Landmarks Half Marathon 2021

In 2024, the TCS London Marathon was the biggest marathon ever staged anywhere in the world, with over 50,000 participants taking on the traditional course from London’s Greenwich to The Mall.

Not only that, #TeamWeald’s incredible runners raised over £41,000 for Hospice in the Weald by running the London Marathon in 2024!

Here are two ways you can secure your place in the TCS London Marathon and fundraise for Hospice in the Weald:

  • Applying for a Ballot Place: Ballot applications typically open the day after the TCS London Marathon takes place and remain open for a couple of weeks afterwards.If you’re lucky enough to secure a ballot place, you can choose to fundraise for us by selecting our charity as your preferred cause and adding us to your online fundraising page. Remember to notify us via email so we can support your fundraising efforts!
  • Applying for a Charity Place: If you missed out on a ballot place, don’t worry—you can still apply for a charity place directly with us.

Please note that applications for 2025 are now closed

Marc Burrows running

Marc ran the London Marathon for #TeamWeald:

“Despite the rain the crowds along the whole route were incredible, and seeing the hospice in the Weald flag and supporters gave me such a massive boost each time I saw them. It was an emotional experience every time I suddenly turned round random corners and there was cacophony of noise, and there was nothing better than hearing random people shout your name when it started to get tough. Marathons are hard and I can’t thank those who donated enough for such an amazing cause, which helped give me the motivation to push through and know that the pain I had was temporary compared to those who aren’t so lucky.”

FAQs

How can I run the London Marathon for Hospice in the Weald?

Applications are now closed, Thank you to everyone that applied!

Every year, Hospice in the Weald has limited places available in the TCS London Marathon.

Successful applications will include detail on why you think you would make a great London Marathon runner for Hospice in the Weald, such as your personal connection to us. Your application should also include how you will meet the £2500 pledge.

If you are successful you will need to pay the £100 registration fee within two weeks of the offer being received.

 

How do I start a JustGiving page?

Follow this link to create your JustGiving page:

https://www.justgiving.com/wealdhospice

How can I make sure I hit my fundraising target?

You can hold smaller events to raise money, such as a football match, a silent disco, or even running events like your own 10k! This is the perfect time to get your friends and family involved.

Its also great to share your training updates through Strava! This means any potential donators will be taken on the running journey with you.

For any queries regarding the London Marathon, please contact the fundraising team by emailing fundraising@hospiceintheweald.org.uk or by calling 01892 820533