We have places available for the iconic TCS London Marathon on Saturday 24th April – join Team Stork!
Running the London Marathon is an incredible personal achievement, but running it for Team Stork makes every mile mean even more. By choosing to support Stripey Stork, you’ll be helping children and families across Surrey and Croydon who are experiencing hardship to access essential items such as clothing, toiletries, baby equipment and school essentials. Stripey Stork are giving them the support they need when it matters most. As part of Team Stork, you’ll receive dedicated fundraising support, encouragement every step of the way and the chance to be part of a passionate community making a real difference. Together, every mile you run and every pound you raise will help create brighter futures for the children and families we support.
By running the London Marathon for Team Stork, you’ll be helping ensure that children across our communities have the essentials they need to thrive. As part of Team Stork we will be with you from the very moment you sign up.
Across Surrey and Croydon, families are struggling to afford the basics their children need. Not the extras but the essentials.
In 2025, we supported 30,280 children with the things every child should have access to: clothing, nappies, school uniform, cots , buggies and other everyday essentials. Demand continues to grow across both areas, driven by the rising cost of living, housing pressures and increasing levels of in-work poverty.
We exist to respond to that need quickly, practically and without judgement.
Behind every referral is a child and a family facing difficult circumstances.
The Double TCS London Marathon takes place in London, following one of the world’s most iconic marathon routes. The 26.2-mile course starts in Greenwich, passes famous landmarks including Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf and the Houses of Parliament, before finishing on The Mall in front of Buckingham Palace.
The Double TCS London Marathon takes place on Saturday 24th and Sunday 26th April 2027. We have charity places available for the Saturday only.
The Double TCS London Marathon is a one off event taking place in 2027 across both Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th April. We only have places available for Saturday 24th April 2027.
26.2 miles
Yes. We ask that runners raise a minimum of £2,000. Our fundraising team will be on hand every step of the way with tips and ideas to help you.
If you have a ballot place from the Double TCS London Marathon and want to raise money for Stripey Stork, you can set your own fundraising target. Please email us at events@stripeystork.org.uk
Yes you can and we would love to have you as part of Team Stork. Please email us at events@stripeystork.org.uk and we will help you set up your fundraising page. There is no minimum fundraising target for runners with a ballot place.
Enthuse is the official fundraising partner of the Double TCS London Marathon and is also our preferred option. Our fundraising team will be on hand to help you set up and promote your page. Please contact us if you have a different platform in mind.
Our fundraising team will be on hand from the very start to help you plan for your fundraising. If at any stage you are concerned that you are not going meet your target we encourage you to get in touch as soon as possible so we can find a way to support you, for example, helping you identify new fundraising ideas or extending your fundraising period if needed.
Yes. We ask that you pay a £80 registration fee which is payable should your application be successful.
You must be at least 18 years old on the day of the marathon. There is no upper limit.
If the London Marathon is cancelled, we’ll contact all Team Stork runners as soon as we have more information from the event organisers. We’ll keep you updated on any alternative arrangements, including whether the event has been postponed, moved to a virtual event or if other options are available. We’ll be here to support you and answer any questions throughout the process.
If you’re injured or become unable to take part in the London Marathon, please let us know as soon as possible. We’ll discuss your options with you, but unfortunately we can’t defer or transfer your place.
Unfortunately your place cannot be transferred to another person or event. It is valid for Saturday 24th April 2027 only.
The deadline to apply is Friday 24th July at 4pm. We will review applications and let you know shortly afterwards.
