London Marathon FAQs
Is my registration fee refundable?
No. Your £100 registration fee is non-refundable.
Can I transfer my place to someone else?
No. Charity places are non-transferable and cannot be passed to another person.
Can I defer my place?
Unfortunately, we are unable to defer charity places to a future London Marathon.
When will I receive my running top?
We will send your Myton running top once you have:
- paid your £100 registration fee
- signed your runner agreement
- completed the online registration form
We aim to post your running top within two weeks of receiving everything listed above.
How much do I need to raise?
By accepting a charity place, you agree to raise a minimum of £2,500 for The Myton Hospices.
Your fundraising milestones are:
- £1,250 by 25th February 2027, around two months before the event
- the full £2,500 by 24th May 2027, around one month after the event
What fundraising can I do?
There are lots of ways to reach your fundraising target, from organising your own event to taking on a personal challenge or asking friends, family and colleagues to support you.
Visit your Fundraising Hub (Coming Soon) for ideas, advice and useful resources.
We will also send you a welcome pack in the coming weeks, full of fundraising information and practical advice. You will have access to your own London Marathon online hub, which includes plenty of handy tips, and we will email you regularly with further guidance and support.
Can my employer match my fundraising?
Match Funding are two words charities love to hear!
Many employers offer match funding, which means they will match what you have raised (to a certain amount), potentially doubling what you raise for Myton!
It's so easy to get started...
Match Funding Guidance
Match Funding Letter Template
Many employers offer match funding, which means they will match what you have raised (to a certain amount), potentially doubling what you raise for Myton!
It's so easy to get started...
- Ask your employer if they have a match-funding programme. Usually, your HR department is the best place to start.
- If they do, they’ll take care of the paperwork.
- If they don’t, we’re happy to help them set one up - no extra work for you.
Match Funding Guidance
Match Funding Letter Template
The Myton Hospices Bank Details...
Please see below our bank details, which you are most welcome to share with your employer:
Lloyds Bank, 30 High Street, Coventry
Account Name - The Myton Hospices
Account No. –
Sort Code - 30-92-33
As bank transfers can sometimes be tricky to match to specific fundraising efforts, please do let us know once the payment has been made, so that we can ensure it is allocated correctly to your fundraising.
Can you provide a letter confirming that I am fundraising for The Myton Hospices?
Yes, of course. Please email events@mytonhospice.org and our Events Team will be happy to help.
Can I fundraise for more than one charity?
No. If you are running with a Myton charity place, all the money you raise must be in support of The Myton Hospices.
Can you help with my fundraising?
Absolutely. Our Events Team will support you throughout your fundraising, with ideas, resources and one-to-one advice.
We will also send you a welcome pack in the coming weeks, full of fundraising information and practical advice.
You will have access to your own London Marathon online hub (Coming Soon), which includes plenty of handy tips, and we will email you regularly with further guidance and support.
You can contact us on:
Telephone:
Email: events@mytonhospice.org
Can I fundraise with a friend?
Yes. If you are both taking part, you can create a team fundraising page so your friends, family and colleagues can support you together.
Please remember that each runner with a Myton charity place is still responsible for meeting their individual minimum fundraising target.
How should I train for the London Marathon?
The official London Marathon training plans are suitable for runners of all abilities.
You can find them on the London Marathon Events website:
https://www.londonmarathonevents.co.uk/london-marathon/start-training
We will also send you a welcome pack in the coming weeks, full of training information and practical advice.
You will have access to your own London Marathon online hub (Coming Soon), which includes plenty of handy tips, and we will email you regularly with further guidance and support.
Is there a Facebook group for Myton runners?
Yes. You can join our Facebook group to meet other Myton runners, share training and fundraising updates, and support one another in the lead-up to the event.
Join our London Marathon 2027 Facebook group here.
Where can I find the official London Marathon FAQs?
You can find the official FAQs on the London Marathon Events website:
Who do I contact if I have questions?
