Paris Marathon
Join #TeamDementiaUK and run the Paris Marathon through the iconic streets of the French capital.
A chance to complete 26.2 miles however and wherever you want on London Marathon Day for #TeamDementiaUK!
Applications for the TCS London Marathon MyWay are closed for 2024 but in the meantime, take a look at some of the other events you could take part in with Team Dementia UK.
The TCS London Marathon MyWay will see tens of thousands of people taking part in the world’s biggest marathon from wherever they are in the world – at the same time as the mass event on the streets of London.
Run, walk or jog the 26.2-mile distance – in one go or in stages – over the course of Sunday 21st April 2024 to earn your coveted New Balance TCS London Marathon MyWay finisher’s t-shirt and exclusive London Marathon medal. Whether you run your favourite route around your local area or explore somewhere completely new – just do it your way!
Dementia UK will support you with:
Every penny you raise will help our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses provide a lifeline to more families facing dementia – and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Fundraising ideas
Organising additional fundraising activities alongside taking part in the TCS London Marathon MyWay will help you smash your goal. Here are some ideas:
Your fundraising welcome pack
Once you’ve signed up, we’ll send you a fundraising welcome pack that’s full of advice on how to meet – and beat – your target.
JustGiving
Setting up a JustGiving page is a great way to fundraise online. Share your link with family, friends and colleagues, and watch the donations roll in.
You can use JustGiving to explain why you’re taking on TCS London Marathon MyWay for Dementia UK, keep track of how much you’ve raised, and even share your training progress using Strava so your supporters can see how well you’re doing. The more you update and share your JustGiving page, the more donations you’ll receive.
Gift Aid
If your supporters are UK taxpayers and their donation is voluntary (not proceeds of a sale), we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 donated – at no extra cost to them. Make sure they fill in the Gift Aid form in your fundraising pack or tick the correct boxes if they’re donating online.
If you’re fundraising through JustGiving, the donations will come to us automatically. If you’ve got cash to pay in, you can do this online, by phone, by bank transfer or by post.
Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia, and all too often, families struggle to know where to turn for support – leaving them feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and alone.
Our specialist dementia nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, are a lifeline to families affected by dementia – but right now, we can’t reach everyone who needs us. When you support Dementia UK, you’ll help us grow the number of nurses so we can be there for more families. With your help, no one will face dementia alone.
Read Julie’s story about how Admiral Nurse Tracey helped her and her family through the fear and confusion of dementia.
What is a charity place?
A charity place is a place purchased from the event organisers by Dementia UK. If you did not buy a place with the official race organisers directly, you can still take part in the event with a charity place by filling in the form above.
You will be required to pay a £10 registration fee to part-cover part of the cost that Dementia UK pays for your place. There is also a minimum fundraising requirement of £150 to ensure that we raise as much as possible, helping more families access the support and advice of our specialist dementia nurses.
What happens if I don’t reach my fundraising target?
Don’t worry – we’ll help you get there! We’ll offer you lots of fundraising support in the run-up to the TCS London Marathon MyWay and in the days after to ensure that you achieve your minimum fundraising target, including helping you make a fundraising plan beforehand. You will need to reach your target within 42 days of completing your Marathon MyWay, so there’s plenty of time!
What is an own place?
An own place secures your general entry to the event when you purchase a place directly through the TCS London Marathon MyWay website. If you have your own place you can choose to support us by filling in the ‘I have my own place’ form.
With your own place, there is no minimum fundraising requirement – just raise as much as you can to support families facing dementia.
Do I get a vest to wear on the day?
Yes – whether you have your own place or a charity place, just fill in the form to request your running top or vest. We’ll send it out approximately six weeks before virtual race day.
Definitions
“Dementia UK/We/Us/Our” means Dementia UK (Registered Charity Number 1039404) of 7th floor, One Aldgate, London, EC3N 1RE. The charity that has reserved Your place in the Event.
“You/Your/Yourself” means the person agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions and who is using a Dementia UK place to take part in an Event.
“Event” means the TCS London Marathon MyWay.
“Event Organiser” means London Marathon Events Limited (company number 01528489), responsible for organising the TCS London Marathon MyWay.
“Fee” means the registration fee that You are required to pay to confirm Your place in the Event.
Tara, who ran the Virtual London Marathon for Dementia UKIt was a great feeling finishing and achieving a second Virtual London Marathon and I raised £605 for Dementia UK – my route was very pretty!
Join #TeamDementiaUK and run the Paris Marathon through the iconic streets of the French capital.
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