Almost £48,000 raised for Weldmar Hospicecare by our 2026 London Marathon runners

30th April 2026

Over 26.2 miles, nine superstar runners, and one incredible total. Thousands took to the streets of London last Sunday to run the iconic London Marathon, and some of those extraordinary individuals took on the challenge in support of Weldmar Hospicecare.

This year Team Weldmar was made up of runners Emily, Lucy, Charlie, Anna, Tom, Sarah, Mike, Gus and Kim and between them they have raised an absolutely phenomenal £47,958.30.

“To run 26.2 miles is incredible, to run 26.2 miles and raise that amount of money is truly outstanding,” says Eden Fraser, Weldmar Fundraiser. “What a team of superstars, we’re so proud of them all! Every penny of that total stay right here in the local community, ensuring that our patients and their families receive the specialist end of life care and support that they need during life’s most difficult journeys.”

“I did it for my dad, and I know how proud he would be of us.”

Now they’ve had a few days to process their achievements, we’ve caught up with some of our Team Weldmar runners to get their thoughts about the day.

Sarah

“That was one of the most incredible experiences of my life!!!” Said Sarah. “It was amazing, from the loudest cheering I’ve ever heard, to hearing my name called as I ran past, everyone rooting for you, seeing London through a different lens, to the primal excitement waiting to start and the funny conversations had along the way to the hardest few miles at the end, and still keeping on going – and the finish line! Wow, can’t really put that into words!!! Jut mind blowing!!! Loved it all, thanks so much for the opportunity!”

Charlie

“Running the London Marathon for Weldmar was truly an amazing experience for me! All those weeks of training and sacrifice come together for an incredible day of support and celebration. No matter how the day went, there were thousands of people cheering your name and it truly brings to life how amazing people can be. Weldmar is a charity very close to my heart, and it was my privilege to run for them and fundraise for an incredible cause. Here’s to many more events raising awareness and funds for this incredible charity!”

Lucy

“It was an incredible, amazing, emotional, horrendous, difficult, painful, wonderful day all in one! A day I’ll never forget! Eden was amazing in the months building up to the marathon and I loved the meet and greet at the Weldmar hospice a few weeks before the marathon.

The support on the day from family and friends as well as total strangers was literally unbelievable. Clare and Natalie from Weldmar were there on the day with pompoms cheering us along and their encouragement meant the world. The atmosphere was electric and crowds incredible. Everyone was screaming our names and cheering us along for the whole 26.2 miles. The London Marathon is like no other race you’ll ever do.

I proved to myself that anything is possible if I put my mind to it. From not running 1km before to completing a marathon was such an amazing achievement for me. I raised a total of £8.5k for Weldmar Hospicecare and couldn’t be prouder to support such a wonderful charity. What an incredible amount of money, far beyond any expectations. I did it for my Dad and I know how proud he would be of us.”

Feeling inspired? Run for Team Weldmar in 2027

Did you watch any of the race coverage and think to yourself “I’d love to do that!” Well the energy of the London Marathon is infectious, and while the medals of this years’ finishers are still being polished, now’s the time to enter the ballot if you’re thinking about taking part in 2027! Be quick though, the ballot closes at 4pm on Friday 1st May 2026.

There are two ways you can join Team Weldmar in London next year:

Pop your name in the hat and enter the ballot

The official London Marathon ballot is the most common way to secure a spot. If you’re lucky enough to get a place, you can still choose to run for Weldmar with no minimum sponsorship target!

Apply for a charity place

Weldmar has a limited number of guaranteed “Golden Bond” entries. These are highly sought after, and awarded to supporters ready to take on a fundraising challenge.

Enter the 2027 Ballot Apply for a charity place

Push your limits, claim your place on the start line, and make 2027 the year you conquer the capital!