Charity place
We are no longer accepting charity place applications for the TCS London Marathon 2025.
Own place
If you have secured your own place through TCS London Marathon directly, we would love for you to join #TeamStroke. Those who secure their own place will have no minimum sponsorship target, but everything you do raise will help rebuild lives after stroke. We do however have a £300 minimum sponsorship requirement to attend our post-race party.
Event information
When: Sunday 27 April 2025
Where: London
Distance: 26.2 miles
Registration fee: £50
Fundraising target: £2,000
Why join #TeamStroke?
Everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. Taking part in the TCS London Marathon means you are part of the team helping us to continue the work that we do, such as funding stroke support services and researching better treatments, care and rehabilitation.
As part of our TCS London Marathon team you will receive:
- Support from a dedicated one to one contact.
- Regular training tips and fundraising advice.
- Your very own Stroke Association running vest to wear with pride on the big day.
- Invitations to our virtual training day sessions to meet the rest of Team Stroke and help you get prepared for the day.
- An invitation to our post-race reception which includes a free welcome drink, meal and massage
- A massive cheer from our cheer point team on route
If you have any questions, please contact our fundraising team at supporter.relations@stroke.org.uk
Register
We are no longer accepting applications for Charity Places at the TCS London Marathon 2025. The below registration form is only for those who have already secured their own place (e.g in the ballot).
I have secured my own place and would like to use it to join Team Stroke
Frequently asked questions
No, completing our charity place application does not guarantee you a place. We will review applications and will communicate the outcome during the week of 19 August.
How can I improve my chances of securing a charity place?
In your application please include as much detail as possible about why you wish to fundraise for the Stroke Association and how you will do this. We are looking for a breakdown on how you will reach the minimum fundraising target of £2,000. This could be bullet points regarding each fundraising activity and how much you think each will raise.
Is there any flexibility on the fundraising, do I have to raise a minimum of £2,000? e.g. can I raise £1,500?
We need every charity place participant to raise at least £2,000. This is because as a charity we have to pay a significant amount of money to secure these spaces. Coupled with the staff time, cost of materials and many other costs, without this minimum sponsorship we would be at a financial loss. We need to ensure all participants raise at least £2,000 to cover our costs and allow us to help rebuild more lives after stroke.
What should I do if I have been offered a charity place but then secure a place in the ballot?
Please let us know if you are lucky enough to secure a space in the ballot. We recommend that you use the ballot space and we can allocate the charity place to someone else. You can still join #TeamStroke with a ballot place, and by offering the charity place to another person, this means that we can make #TeamStroke even bigger.
Will I receive a running vest to wear at the London Marathon?
Yes, you will be sent a Stroke Association running vest. This will arrive with you approximately one month before the event.
Will you have a cheer point on the day?
Yes! We will have a cheer point along the route in Canary Wharf. We can't wait to cheer you on!
If you can’t find the answer you are looking for, email supporter.relations@stroke.org.uk or call 0300 3300 740. We are here to help!
