The Brain Charity

If you have selected that you require a running vest/ technical top when signing up, you will receive this within the following two weeks.

You must collect your running pack, including bib number and chip, at the London Marathon Running Show. We will keep you updated on the exact dates and times!

To collect your race number at the London Marathon Running Show, you will need photographic ID and your QR code sent to you via email when you complete your registration with the event organisers of the London Marathon.

To the London Marathon, just be ready to run – wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and your race number! We do not recommend that you wear new shoes on race day, as they need time to be broken in.

The London Marathon welcomes the use of standard (non-motorised) wheelchairs, and you can apply for a free guide or support runner through their website. They also offer accessible toilets, “Just Can’t Wait” Toilet Cards, Mobiloos and a sensory calm space.

Click here to read their participants with disabilities FAQs

You can download our fundraising guide below, which is packed with tips, helpful information, and inspiration. A dedicated staff member will also be in regular contact with you to give you personalised tips to help you smash your fundraising goals!

Charity places: Please email us at challenges@thebraincharity.org.uk and we will assist with next steps. Depending on the console registrations deadline, we may be able to offer your place to another runner, so you must tell us as soon as possible.

Ballot places: You can defer your place following the process as laid out by London Marathon events: Unable to take part | London Marathon Events. If you’d still like to fundraise for us on the following, we’d love to have you!

Yes! You can download this as part of our resources below.

• Fundraising platforms

With most fundraising platforms, you don’t have to worry about sending the donations you receive yourself; we automatically receive any donations made on JustGiving, Enthuse, Crowdfunder and most other platforms.

The only exception is if you set up a personal fundraiser on GoFundMe – in such case, you’ll be responsible for sending us donations yourself.

Collecting cash donations/ sponsorships? Here’s how you can send it to us:

• Online

You can pay in the money you’ve raised using our online form on our website: www.thebraincharity.org.uk/donate/

• By cheque

If you’d like to pay by cheque, simply make it payable to The Brain Charity and send it to us at:

The Brain Charity,
Norton Street,
Liverpool,
L3 8LR

• By phone

You can call us on 0151 298 2999 and ask to speak to our fundraising team to donate over the phone using your credit or debit card.

• Bank transfer

Use the account details below to complete your bank transfer, and get in touch with our fundraising team at fundraising@thebraincharity.org.uk to let us know about your donation.

Account name: The Brain Charity
Bank: HSBC
Sort code: 40-29-08
Account number: 62725347

• Instagram or Facebook

You can set up a fundraiser or donate to us directly via our Instagram and Facebook pages! On Instagram, you can also add a donation sticker to your stories that links people to your page.

During the lead up to the London Marathon, you can connect with your fellow runners through our WhatsApp group.

If you want to join, please contact us at challenges@thebraincharity.org.uk.

If you cannot find the answer to your question, please visit the London Marathon website FAQs.

For anything else please contact us at challenges@thebraincharity.org.uk.