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Has running the London Marathon always been on your bucket list? Motivated by the new world record? Keen to support your favourite charity? Whatever the reason getting an entry in the London Marathon gets harder every year. It's virtually impossible to get in through the ballot and it's only open for a week so forget that, but what are the other options? We'll look at them here and give you some tips if you decide that the charity route is best for you

Running for Something Bigger. Three women. One record-breaking marathon. A small charity that felt like family. A world-record winning time of 1:59:49 set the tone for a race that would also welcome a record-breaking field of nearly 60,000 runners. Among them were three women running for Phab; a family-spirited charity supporting children and young people with physical disabilities, each with their own story to tell.

Starting in Greenwich and finishing on The Mall, metres from Buckingham Palace, the London Marathon gives its runners a truly unique tour of the capital. Running on closed roads cheered on by tens of thousands is an experience like no other. But where exactly does it take you and what are the highlights? Follow the Scoliosis Support & Research Runners as they tackle this iconic (and record breaking!) course.

Runners for the charity Phab took on the TCS London Marathon, starting in Greenwich and finishing on The Mall, metres from Buckingham Palace. The runners had a truly unique tour of the capital. Running on closed roads cheered on by tens of thousands is an experience like no other. But where exactly does it take you and what are the highlights? This is their story. Miles 1–3: The Start & Woolwich Whatever your wave start time make sure you get to the start in plenty of time t

Starting in Greenwich and finishing on The Mall, metres from Buckingham Palace, the London Marathon gives its runners a truly unique tour of the capital. Running on closed roads cheered on by tens of thousands is an experience like no other. But where exactly does it take you and what are the highlights? Here's a look at the course as seen by runners from St Raphael's Hospice.

In this episode of the Sapphire Running Zone podcast, host Tim Rogers sits down with Stuart Price, a dedicated club runner who has steadily transformed himself from a solo 5k jogger into a sub-3:10 marathoner. Fresh off a standout performance at the Manchester Marathon, Stuart shares the mindset shifts, training tweaks and community support that powered his progress. Here’s a look at his journey and what you can learn from it.

On this episode of the Sapphire Running Zone Podcast, host Tim Rogers sat down with Stuart Boakesy to unpack an inspiring journey, from barely managing a minute of running to smashing a half marathon in a great time, just a few months later. This is more than a running story. It’s about rediscovery, discipline, and the power of community.

There’s something uniquely powerful about marathon stories, the mix of grit, vulnerability, and triumph. In this episode of the Sapphire Running Zone podcast, host Tim Rogers sits down with Olivia Harman to reflect on her remarkable journey to completing the Brighton Marathon. From injury setbacks to emotional breakthroughs, Olivia’s story is one that resonates far beyond running. Olivia at the race start in Preston Park HAVE A LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE Running for a Cause T

When people think about fundraising challenges, they often picture marathons, skydives, or long-distance cycling events. But what if one of the most powerful fundraising spaces is somewhere very familiar, your local gym? In this Sapphire Running Zone podcast, fundraiser Emma Millard shared how she turned gym-based endurance challenges into impactful fundraising campaigns, supporting mental health services working for Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind.

The Tiger Run Dhaka 2026 is open to everyone in the running community. It especially welcomes people who care about the environment, such as those passionate about the Royal Bengal Tiger and the Sundarbans. Students and educators interested in environmental science and conservation are also encouraged to join. Researchers, conservationists, and professionals who want to learn more about forest ecosystems are invited as well.

In this podcast, Tim Rogers speaks with Kat Michaels from Cancer Care about her journey from running just 1km a day as a new mum to completing half marathons and leading major fundraising efforts. Kat shares simple, practical advice on building consistency, setting goals, and raising money effectively through personal storytelling and community support. She also gives insight into organising the Cross Bay Half Marathon, a unique event where runners cross a tidal bay.

This podcast episode is something truly special. We’re joined by Clarke Reynolds, also known as Mr. Dot, fresh from making history at the Brighton Marathon. Clarke has just become the first blind person in the world to complete a marathon using smart glasses and the Be My Eyes app, an incredible achievement that’s redefining what’s possible in endurance sport.

Starting in Greenwich and finishing on The Mall, metres from Buckingham Palace, the London Marathon gives its runners a truly unique tour of the capital. Running on closed roads cheered on by tens of thousands is an experience like no other. But where exactly does it take you and what are the highlights?

In the world of endurance running, there are plenty of inspiring stories, but every now and then, one comes along that genuinely redefines what’s possible. In this episode of the Sapphire Running Zone podcast, host Tim Rogers sat down with guide runner Alastair to discuss an extraordinary upcoming challenge at the Brighton Marathon. This isn’t just another race story. It’s about trust, technology, and the evolving role of human support in sport.

Two or three weeks before your big day and chances are your body will tell you it definitely doesn't want to slow down this far out from race day. But that's exactly what you need to do. It's now time to conserve energy and build up glycogen reserves ready for your run. You'll feel like a coiled spring, ready for action, but you must slow down. This is the taper, part of training for a running event,

In the latest Sapphire Running Zone podcast, Tim Rogers sits down with Kara Hopgood from the Southern Hospice Group to explore the powerful intersection of running, fundraising, and community support. From first-time races to managing large teams of charity runners, Kara offers a heartfelt look into what it really takes to support people taking on endurance challenges for a cause.

Ian Covey is a self-described “terrible runner”. In this podcast he talks about how running became a way to connect, stay healthy, and support charities. It led him to create One More Lap, a fun, team-based ultra event that makes fundraising accessible, social, and impactful, showing that running is about people, purpose, and community.

The Cross Bay Half Marathon begins on the beautiful coastline of Arnside, with the race starting at Arnside Promenade. From here, runners head out across the vast tidal flats of Morecambe Bay, navigating a route that combines firm sands, shallow channels and wide open views across one of Britain’s most spectacular coastal landscapes. The course winds its way across the bay before finishing at Cark Airfield, where runners will be welcomed into a lively Runner’s Village