London Marathon 2027 Application Form

Personal Information

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1. Motivation and Connection to the Cause

1. Why would you like to run the London Marathon for our charity?

2. Do you have a personal connection to our cause? If yes, please tell us more about your experience and why this cause is important to you.

3a. What motivates you to support the UK Sepsis Trust and represent us at the London Marathon?

3b. Relationship to Sepsis

SurvivorBereaved by sepsisSomeone I know had sepsisNo relationship to sepsis

2. Fundraising Plans

4. Our charity place runners are required to raise a minimum of £2,700. How do you plan to reach or exceed this target? Please outline your fundraising ideas.

5. What fundraising activities or events are you planning to organise? (For example: workplace fundraising, community events, raffles, challenges, etc.)

6. How will you promote your fundraising? (For example: social media, JustGiving page, workplace communications, clubs or community groups)

7. Does your employer offer matched funding or sponsorship that could support your fundraising?

8. Have you previously raised money for a charity? If yes, please tell us about your experience and how much you raised.

3. Fundraising Network

9. Who do you expect will support your fundraising? (For example: friends, family, colleagues, community groups, sports clubs)

10. Please provide details about your current employment and if there would be any support offered with your fundraising.

4. Running Experience and Training

11. Have you taken part in any running events before (for example 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon)? Please provide details.

12. How would you describe your current fitness level?

13. Do you have a training plan in place for the London Marathon? Please briefly describe how you plan to prepare.

5. Commitment

14. The London Marathon requires a significant commitment to both training and fundraising. How will you stay motivated and ensure you meet these commitments?

15. Are you able to commit to regular communication with the charity and meeting agreed fundraising milestones?

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6. Additional Information

16. Is there anything else you would like us to know that would strengthen your application?

17. Would you be happy with us sharing your story on our Social Media and potentially the press?

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Sponsorship Pledge

If my application is successful, I agree to pledge and achieve a sponsorship target of £2,700 (excluding Gift Aid).

Sponsorship pledge agreement

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