Date: Sunday 3rd October 2021
Location: London
Distance: 26.2 miles
The public ballot is now closed. If you secured a place and would like to join #TeamStGiles, click the button below.
Join #TeamStGiles for the Virgin Money London Marathon
Raise funds as you run this October by joining #TeamStGiles for the Virgin Money London Marathon!
Our sought-after charity place has now been filled, but you can still run as part of #TeamStGiles if you’ve secured your own place in the public ballot. Simply contact us here and we’ll send you a fundraising pack!
With our income significantly affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, we’d love you to join #TeamStGiles in 2021. Thank you so much.
By taking part in the London Marathon you will get:
- An exclusive medal and T-Shirt
- A finisher’s goodie bag
- A timing chip for accurate results
- Free training and advice
- The security of a closed road running event
- Plus, you’ll play your part in the world’s most iconic marathon!
As part of #TeamStGiles you will also get:
- An exclusive St Giles running shirt
- A bespoke fundraising pack, featuring training plans and advice
- A dedicated member of the fundraising team to assist you on your journey
- Plus, a supportive community ahead of the event and on event day!
Already have a place?
We’d love you to join #TeamStGiles! Email fundraising@stgileshospice.com or click the button below so we can send you a fundraising pack!
We’re here for you… because you’re here for us
Mark Shanahan ran 20 marathons in 2020 for St Giles Hospice, after the charity supported his Uncle Gez Brennan while he was living with cancer.
The keen runner says that winning the hospice’s charity space and running the London Marathon would be an unforgettable experience.
He said: “This charity place will be a great opportunity for someone – I’ve entered the ballot eight times but never won a place in the London Marathon. It’s such a famous event and the demand for spaces is phenomenal.”
He added: “The experience of marathon running is even more rewarding when you do it for a charity. Running for St Giles meant a lot to me and I found it really emotional.
“Going to St Giles Hospice made such a difference to my uncle as he was able to enjoy yoga classes and social activities among people who understood and were in the same situation as him.
“It was a great comfort to his family to know that they were there for Gez – and for us – when we needed them. St Giles is really important for the local community and I wanted to help make sure that their support would still be available for other families when they need it.”
