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Run the London Marathon for Ormiston Families

Take on the TCS London Marathon 2027 for Ormiston Families

The iconic TCS London Marathon returns in 2027, and we would love you to be part of Team Ormiston Families. This world-famous 26.2-mile route brings together runners from around the world for an unforgettable experience in the heart of London.

In 2026, our runners raised over £12,000.
In 2027, we want to go even further.

Why we need you

When you run for Ormiston Families, you are helping children and families feel safe, supported and able to move forward. Every step you take helps us:

• Support children and young people facing big issues such as parental loss or family breakdown
• Strengthen families so they can build resilience, improve relationships and find brighter days ahead
• Provide early help so problems don’t escalate and families can thrive into the future

We have four charity places available for the 2027 London Marathon and are looking for committed runners who want to take on a challenge and make a difference.

Got your spot already?

If you’ve already secured a place through the ballot, you can still run for Ormiston Families and raise money on our behalf.

As part of Team Ormiston Families, you’ll get all the same support as our charity placeholders and be part of our team on race day.

If you’ve secured your place and want to run for us, get involved by emailing:
fundraising@ormistonfamilies.org.uk 

Fundraising expectations

We ask each of our charity place runners to aim to raise £3,000.

We will support you throughout with fundraising ideas, guidance and regular check-ins.

Your fundraising could help us:

• Provide one-to-one support for grieving children
• Reach children through special community projects such as our Minecraft programme
• Support families earlier, before challenges become more serious
• Help children stay engaged with education

Every pound you raise helps us support families when they need it most.

Note: Whilst this is not a condition of entry, we urge you to undertake all efforts to achieve this target, as our charity relies on this vital income to continue our essential work.

The race day experience

• A world-famous route through London, including landmarks such as Tower Bridge and The Mall
• Incredible support from crowds along the course
• A personal challenge you will never forget
• The knowledge that your run is making a real difference

What you’ll get

When you join Team Ormiston Families for the TCS London Marathon 2027, you’ll receive:

• A branded Ormiston Families running vest
• Fundraising tips, resources and ideas
• Access to our team WhatsApp group
• Support from our friendly team
• Updates showing the impact of your fundraising

You won’t be doing this alone. You’ll be part of a committed, passionate team, all running for the same cause.

Terms & conditions for charity places:

Please ensure you carefully read the following before applying.:

Event organiser

Ormiston Families is not the organiser of the TCS London Marathon. The event is delivered and managed by London Marathon Events, who are responsible for all race operations, safety and final participant approval.

Application process

Apply to run the TCS London Marathon for Ormiston Families by completing this application form.

Applications close: 1 July
Runners notified by: 12 July

Priority will be given to applicants with a connection to Ormiston Families.

Reduced £20 entrance fee

There is a £20 registration fee if you are offered a place.

This helps cover administration costs, meaning more of your fundraising goes directly to supporting families.
This is a reduced fee compared to the standard £79.99/£49.99).

The fee must be paid within 10 days of accepting your place and is non-refundable.

Fundraising expectations

• We ask our London Marathon charity place runners to raise £3,000 for Ormiston Families.
• We ask runners to set up an online fundraising page via Enthuse or JustGiving within 10 days of accepting their space.
• Our team will check in regularly for progress updates (training and fundraising), and it is a fundraiser’s responsibility to notify us as early as possible of any injuries or other circumstances which prevent them from running so that we can reallocate the space.

Additional Information

• All runners must meet the minimum age set by London Marathon Events on the day of the event
• You are responsible for completing official race registration on the Let’s Do This portal
• Race packs must be collected from the London Marathon Running Show before the event
• All participants must follow the event organiser’s terms and conditions

Accessibility

We welcome applications from runners with a disability. If you are visually impaired or have a medical condition meaning you need a support runner, we can apply for you (subject to details of your condition, why support is required and written documentation from a medical professional to support the request).

Photography and publicity

By joining Team Ormiston Families, you consent to us using non-identifying photos or content from the event for promotional purposes, unless you notify us otherwise.

Ready to run?

If you’d like to apply for one of our 2027 TCS London Marathon charity places, or let us know you have a ballot place and want to run for Ormiston Families, please get in touch using the form on this page or via our fundraising team.

fundraising@ormistonfamilies.org.uk

Take on a world-famous marathon. Wear your vest with pride. And help us ensure children, young people and families across the East of England feel safe, supported and hopeful for the future.