London Marathon 2025

The world’s most famous marathon that welcomes 50,000 runners to the streets of London every year.

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London Marathon 2025

Join Team Refuge in the world-famous London Marathon in 2025! Run alongside 50,000 other people and take on the iconic Capital City 26.2-mile route. This a challenge not to miss out on, so make sure you register your interest as soon as possible for the chance to secure your place.

Date: 27 April 2025
Distance: 26.2 miles
Registration fee: £100
Fundraising target: £2500

Update: We have received an unprecedented volume of applications for next year’s marathon. Our Events team are now taking time to go through all the applications and therefore we have decided to close the application process temporarily. We would still love to have you a part of Team Refuge so do take a look at our other challenge events.

What you’ll get as part of Team Refuge:

  Friendly fundraising support from our Refuge Events team. 

  • A cheer squad on the day to support you and cheer you on!  
  • A fundraising pack filled with lots of ideas to help you reach your fundraising target. 
  • An exclusive race medal upon completion. 
  • A personalised Refuge running vest. 
  • A dedicated point of contact to support you throughout your entire journey. 
  • Virtual and in-person social events. 
  • Knowing that you’ll be raising vital funds for Refuge to support women and their children who are experiencing domestic abuse. 

Why choose Refuge?

1 in 4 women will experience domestic abuse in her lifetime.

On average, 1 women every 5 days is murdered by their current or former partner in England and Wales.

Refuge provides a range of life saving services to help rebuild the lives of women and their children, free from fear and violence. We make sure the experiences of survivors are at the heart of our work and help amplify their voices. Our specialist staff understand the diverse and complex needs of those experiencing abuse and we are experts in the dynamics of domestic abuse and gender-based violence.

Domestic abuse and violence against women and girls will only end when we create gender equality. Refuge is a feminist organisation striving for inclusivity and equality and our feminism is intersectional. Every day we work extensively and closely with survivors of domestic abuse, ensuring their diverse and varied experiences and needs are central to everything we do. We are committed to a world where domestic abuse and violence against women and girls is not tolerated, and where women and children can live safely.

Join Team Refuge today to make this a reality.

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If you were successful in the ballot and would like to run for Refuge please get in contact with our team.

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