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Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Havens hospices runners raise more than £132,000 at London Marathon
More than 90 runners have completed the 2025 London Marathon raising more than £130,000 for a south Essex hospice charity. The "Team Havens" runners proudly ran the 26.2 miles on Sunday, April 27, raising £132,000 for Havens hospices. The charity, which has two hospices, Fair Havens and Little Havens, relies on fundraising from events like the London Marathon to continue providing specialist care and support to people in the community with incurable conditions. Liz, all the way from Texas to take part in London Marathon 2025 (Image: Havens hospices) Among the runners was Jenna Venables, Havens hospices' clinical lead physiotherapist, who took part in the event for a third time. . She said after the race: "This race was the hardest of the three by far, the heat really got to me, but I did it and I'm proud. "Each day at work, I'm inspired by the amazing people I support and their families, and that's what got me around those 26.2 miles." Jenna with her medal at the London Marathon (Image: Havens hospices) Scott at the London Marathon 2025 (Image: Havens hospices) Havens hospices is set to open applications for its London Marathon 2026 charity places soon, following the result of the public ballot which is now open for registrations. The deadline to apply for the ballot is May 2, 2025. Susie May, challenge fundraiser at Havens hospices, added: "We're incredibly proud of every single member of Team Havens. "Completing 26.2 miles is no small feat, and their dedication, passion, and perseverance mean the world to everyone at the charity. Taylor completed the London Marathon (Image: Havens hospices) Natalie running the London Marathon (Image: Havens hospices) "The warm weather on marathon day made the challenge even tougher, but our runners rose to the occasion and powered through. "We were there cheering them on at every stage of the route—it was truly inspiring to watch. "We must raise more than £207,000 each week to be there for everyone who needs us and we can't thank our supporters enough for helping us continue 'Making every day count' for our local community." Keith after running the London Marathon (Image: Havens hospices)
Scottish Sun
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
London Marathon 2026 ballot: How to apply to participate in NEXT year's huge annual race
Keep scrolling for all the info on the 2026 London Marathon ballot RUNNING OUT OF TIME London Marathon 2026 ballot: How to apply to participate in NEXT year's huge annual race Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MISSED out on the London Marathon 2025? Well, don't panic as details of how to enter the London Marathon 2026 ballot have been revealed! Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Thousands will all be hoping to book their place in the 2026 London Marathon Credit: Getty Here is everything you need to know about how to apply for next year's race if you're up for it. How can I apply for the London Marathon 2026? To apply for the London Marathon 2026, head to the official TCS London Marathon website and sign up through the 'public ballot'. The ballot typically opens the day before the current year's event - so this year, it is likely to open on Saturday, April 26. Read more on London Marathon RUN INTO TROUBLE Marathon running could negatively impact your brain, study says However, it is expected to close on Friday, May 2, so you'll need to be quick. Results of the ballot will be received in July. For the 2025 race, a record-breaking 840,318 people entered the ballot and there are usually only around 17,000 places allocated to the ballot. The rest are spread across charity, good for age and tour operators. If you still don't get a place, you're not left entirely empty handed – you'll be sent a training shirt as a consolation prize. If you choose to donate your entry fee, you only pay £49.99 instead of the full £69.99. What are the other ways to enter the London Marathon 2026? Good for Age Good for Age is only open to UK residents with a total of 6,000 places available. These places are split 50/50 between men and women and they are allocated on a fastest first basis. That means that hitting the required time for your age group isn't a guarantee that you'll get a place. Charity places If Good for Age doesn't quite work out, you can apply for a place at the London Marathon 2026 by applying for a charity place. You must commit to a minimum fundraising amount. Tour operators International runners can get a guaranteed place at the London Marathon by booking with an official your operator. These packages typically include your entry, plus a hotel and race hospitality packages. When is the London Marathon 2026? A date is yet to be confirmed for what will be the 46th edition of the anuaul huge race. But it is more than likely to be at the end of April similar to other years.
The Sun
27-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
London Marathon 2026 ballot: How to apply to participate in NEXT year's huge annual race
MISSED out on the London Marathon 2025? Well, don't panic as details of how to enter the London Marathon 2026 ballot have been revealed! 1 Here is everything you need to know about how to apply for next year's race if you're up for it. How can I apply for the London Marathon 2026? To apply for the London Marathon 2026, head to the official TCS London Marathon website and sign up through the 'public ballot'. The ballot typically opens the day before the current year's event - so this year, it is likely to open on Saturday, April 26. However, it is expected to close on Friday, May 2, so you'll need to be quick. Results of the ballot will be received in July. For the 2025 race, a record-breaking 840,318 people entered the ballot and there are usually only around 17,000 places allocated to the ballot. The rest are spread across charity, good for age and tour operators. If you still don't get a place, you're not left entirely empty handed – you'll be sent a training shirt as a consolation prize. If you choose to donate your entry fee, you only pay £49.99 instead of the full £69.99. What are the other ways to enter the London Marathon 2026? Good for Age Good for Age is only open to UK residents with a total of 6,000 places available. These places are split 50/50 between men and women and they are allocated on a fastest first basis. That means that hitting the required time for your age group isn't a guarantee that you'll get a place. Charity places If Good for Age doesn't quite work out, you can apply for a place at the London Marathon 2026 by applying for a charity place. You must commit to a minimum fundraising amount. Tour operators International runners can get a guaranteed place at the London Marathon by booking with an official your operator. These packages typically include your entry, plus a hotel and race hospitality packages. When is the London Marathon 2026? A date is yet to be confirmed for what will be the 46th edition of the anuaul huge race. But it is more than likely to be at the end of April similar to other years.
The Irish Sun
27-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
London Marathon 2026 ballot: How to apply to participate in NEXT year's huge annual race
MISSED out on the London Marathon 2025? Well, don't panic as details of how to enter the London Marathon 2026 ballot have been revealed! Advertisement 1 Thousands will all be hoping to book their place in the 2026 London Marathon Credit: Getty Here is everything you need to know about how to apply for next year's race if you're up for it. How can I apply for the London Marathon 2026? To apply for the London Marathon 2026, head to the official TCS London Marathon website and sign up through the 'public ballot'. The ballot typically opens the day before the current year's event - so this year, it is likely to open on Saturday, April 26. However, it is expected to close on Friday, May 2, so you'll need to be quick. Advertisement Results of the ballot will be received in July. For the 2025 race, a record-breaking 840,318 people entered the ballot and there are usually only around 17,000 places allocated to the ballot. The rest are spread across charity, good for age and tour operators. If you still don't get a place, you're not left entirely empty handed – you'll be sent a training shirt as a consolation prize. If you choose to donate your entry fee, you only pay £49.99 instead of the full £69.99. Most read in Sport Live Blog What are the other ways to enter the London Marathon 2026? Good for Age Advertisement Good for Age is only open to UK residents with a total of 6,000 places available. These places are split 50/50 between men and women and they are allocated on a fastest first basis. That means that hitting the required time for your age group isn't a guarantee that you'll get a place. Charity places If Good for Age doesn't quite work out, you can apply for a place at the London Marathon 2026 by applying for a charity place. Advertisement You must commit to a minimum fundraising amount. Tour operators International runners can get a guaranteed place at the London Marathon by booking with an official your operator. These packages typically include your entry, plus a hotel and race hospitality packages. Advertisement Read more on the Irish Sun When is the London Marathon 2026? A date is yet to be confirmed for what will be the 46th edition of the anuaul huge race. But it is more than likely to be at the end of April similar to other years.
Metro
23-04-2025
- Climate
- Metro
London Marathon 2025 forecast: What will the weather be like for the big race?
The weather at the London Marathon this weekend is set to be hot—and not only for the runners. Tens of thousands of people have been preparing for the big race on Sunday, and it looks like the huge crowds and the runners have the weather on their side as the Met Office forecasts sunshine and warmth. Runners and supporters alike should lather on plenty of sun cream as temperatures are expected to reach up to 21°C during the height of the race. A Met Office spokesperson told Metro: 'High pressure will be building this weekend with temperatures also rising. 'A fine and dry day to come in London for this year's London Marathon on Sunday with sunny spells. 'Highs could reach up to 21°C.' Those wearing impressive costumes – a tradition at the marathon each year – might get extra sweaty, and like all runners, they should remember to drink plenty. This year's costumes include a full firefighter's uniform and a tent. The marathon will kick off at 8.50am when the elite wheelchairs start, followed by elite women and men when the temperature will still be a cooler 12°C. Then the general runners will set off between 9.35am and 11.30am. The temperature will peak in the afternoon around 4pm, but the mercury could hover around 20°C well into the evening. Running in the inner city can also feel extra hot due to the concrete and metal surfaces if there are no trees, so any shade will be welcome. Thanks to the ray of sunshine and reduced cloud coverage at midday, the UV index could reach up to 5, which is moderate. It means people should not spend too much time in the sun unprotected and 'sunscreen advised,' the Met Office says. The bad news? If you are suffering from hay fever already this season, prepare for the 'high pollen' warning in place on Sunday in London. This year's marathon on April 27 could see a record number of runners take on the 26.2-mile challenge, with over 56,000 people expected to race on the day. Last year, more than 50,000 runners competed on the course from Greenwich to Buckingham Palace. More Trending If you get thirsty and want to get in the marathon mood, beer lovers have put together a map showing where you can stop for a pint every two miles along the route. It might come in handy for spectators after you're done cheering the runners on for the day. As for the runners, many brands are offering freebies and discounts this weekend ranging from pasta in Soho to free TfL travel on Sunday. This year's race hasn't even started and it's already time to plan for the London Marathon 2026 as the ballot registration opens on Friday. Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: British Airways crew member found dead in US hotel room named as dad-of-three MORE: Bulldog Skincare launches new Anytime Daily UV Moisturiser SPF 50 – and it's perfectly timed for summer MORE: Hotel manager jailed for rape after guest woke up to find him licking her feet
