Mark Mayhook

TCS London Marathon 2026

I'm taking part in the TCS London Marathon as part of #TeamStroke

Hi, it’s Mark. 

Having miraculously obtained a place from the public ballot I’m running the London Marathon this year for the Stroke Association and to honour someone very special, my wife Sarah or as I called her my Bobsey. 

We lost Bobsey 2 years ago under unimaginably difficult circumstances and our world was turned upside down. 

So, at the age of 64 and with 2 wonky knees I will be lining up on 26th April for 26.2 miles. 

Every donation, big or small, will fund research, raise awareness and provide the very best care and support to people affected by stroke. 

Thank you for all your support!

My Achievements

Fundraising page set up

Added a profile pic

Made a donation

Shared your page

Hit first milestone

Hit second milestone

Reached 50% of target

Hit final milestone

Reached fundraising target

My updates

Long Run

Tuesday 31st Mar
Slight cold 🤒 but 19 miles completed today as planned. 
I can think of better ways to spend a day off  but glad to get it done and nothing fell off on the way!! 

Training

Wednesday 25th Mar
Cambridge half marathon and Brentwood half marathon both completed so all systems go. 
Long training run (18-20 miles) to do next week. A nice pre Easter present to myself! 😩

Thank you to my sponsors

£500

For Bobsey

£300

Everyone At Seascope

Wishing you the best of luck! What an amazing cause. Lots of love from all your friends at Seascope x

£265

Luke Mayhook

amazing work Bro...super proud... super Sarah !

£155.40

David Sleeman

If you can break the four hour barrier, I’ll add another £50! … Sorry, I meant four days. Seriously mate, great idea. I suspect Sarah would be proud and incredulous in equal measure.

£130

The Davis Family

Well done Mark. It does take someone special to keep getting up after being knocked down. KBO

£106

Joanne Bailey

Wishing you and your dodgy knees lots of luck! It will be an amazing achievement. I feel like I can hear Sarah cheering you on! With lots of love Jo and Gary

£106

Martin Christmas

I’m sure the wonky knees will be fine with some lubricant (beer) leading up to the event.

£106

Colin Christmas

Hope all goes well, Mark

£106

Jack And Becca

Well done dad we are very proud of you go and smash it !!!

£106

Bev And Chris

You were meant to get that place !!! I’m sure Sarah will be egging you on every step of the way ❤️ What a huge, courageous challenge you’ve taken on …. we know you’ll be fantastic and smash it !! Love Bev and Chris

£106

Peter & Diane

Go for it Mark. Sarah would be very proud of you!

£106

Lomps

Love you dad🩷 Mum would be so proud of you✨

£100

Scott And Sarah

Great cause Mark! Lots of love Sarah and Scott

£100

The Trott’s!

Good luck Mark we will be thinking of you xxx

£100

Ian And Margaret Powell

Well done Mark. Proud of you

£100

Hannah & Luke

Best of luck Mark, you’ve got this!! Thinking of you all always and sending lots of love ❤️ from Hannah & Luke xxx

£100

The Crafers

You can smash this !! Xx Lots of love from The Crappers

£85

Graybags & Kerry

Good luck Mark although I don't think you'll need it with all that training you've been doing. We'll be with you in spirit

£63.80

Johnny Gurnett

Best of luck Mark. Lots of love Johnny and Linda G x

£60

The Sarfs

Good luck Mark Plenty of jelly babies on the way All our love x

£53.32

Siobhan Hardisty

Wishing you love, courage and strength Mark.

£53.32

David Russell

Go on Trigger !

£53.32

David Linnell

Good luck mate and well done,great achievement.

£53.32

£53.32

Linda Jones

Good Luck Mark x

£53.32

Andy & Wendy

All the very best Mark. Will be thinking if you, and of course Sarah.

£53.32

Richard & Jane

Good on you Mark, I’d struggle to walk it these days! All the best.

£53.32

Duncan & Leigh

Good luck Mark!

£53.32

Tor, Lee, Luca, Nate ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

All the love ❤️❤️❤️❤️

£53.32

Max Taiani

£53.32

Ally And John

Good Luck Mark 💕

£50

Geoff & Ann Tully

Sarah would be so proud of you!

£50

Paul & Ali

Good luck Mark. Will be watching & cheering you on from the sofa.

£50

Sue & Paul Rhodes

We know you can do this Mark. We will be thinking of you all x

£50

Trevor Whiting

Good luck Mark, run hard!

£32.23

Amanda Banks

She will be with you every step of the way!!

£27.05

David Thornton

Good luck on the day trust the run all goes ok

£27.05

Theresa Bay

What an amazing thing to do for Sarah xx

£27.05

Chris Kelly

Good luck!

£27.05

Alison Lawrence

£27.05

Anonymous

Good luck Mark. I imagine the whole village is behind you for this challenge.

£27.05

Francesca

£27.05

David Ash

Good luck matey ….will be thinking of you ❤️

£27.05

Steve Ash

Good luck Mark

£26.45

Nick Ansell

Good luck Mark, I'm sure you'll smash both your total and the marathon, even with two wonky knees.

£25

Lisa Harris

£25

Maisie Davis

Good luck! Love Mais & Tom x

£25

Keira & Ben

Good luck Mark! Lots of love Keira & Ben

£25

Jake Barker

Good luck!

£25

Karen Ellis

A great way to honour Sarah. Good luck, Mark! Best wishes, Michael & Karen xx

£21.84

Alanah & Reiss

Go and smash it Mark! Run like the wind 🏃🏻‍♂️‍➡️

£21.84

Adrian White

Good luck for Sunday, Mark. I know you'll smash it.

£20

Ken Ellis

Good luck.

£11.33

William Wood

£11.33

Grace Scott

£11.33

David And Amanda Raymond

Good Luck Markie!!

£11.09

Tom Christmas

Good luck!

£6.11

Harvey Christmas

Well done Mark