Are you interested in running the 2027 London Marathon to raise funds for our hospital charity while conquering one of the world’s most iconic races?
Taking on the London Marathon is an incredible experience, and by running for West Herts Hospitals Charity, you can help fund life-saving equipment, improve patient environments, and support NHS staff across Watford General, St Albans City, and Hemel Hempstead Hospitals.
How to Secure Your Place
Charity places are limited and will be allocated after the public ballot has been announced in July 2026.
To be considered for one of our guaranteed charity places, you will need to complete our interest form. Please note that the allocation of our places for the 2027 London Marathon will depend on the information you provide in your application.
The Commitment
- Registration Fee: £70 (non-refundable, required to secure your place if successful)
- Minimum Fundraising Target: £3,000
Already have a ballot place?
If you are successful in the main London Marathon public ballot and would like to raise funds for West Herts Hospitals, we would love to have you on the team! There is no minimum fundraising target for ballot runners. Please email us so we can support your journey.
Inspiration from our 2026 heroes
If you need a bit of inspiration to hit that registration button, look no further than our incredible 2026 runners.
On Sunday 26 April 2026, Andrea Hone, Carers Lead Nurse & Deputy to Patient Experience Lead Nurse and Joe Barron, Deputy Head of Emergency Planning, Resilience and Response crossed the finish line in the capital, raising over £7,600 for our charity.
A full-circle moment
Their achievement marks a profound, full-circle moment. Both Andrea and Joe are West Herts staff members who previously required life-saving care from the very hospitals where they now work. You can read their story here.
The dedicated duo were recently celebrated at a special tea at our charity office on Thursday 7 May 2026, where they were pictured proudly wearing their London Marathon medals and receiving a certificate of achievement. You could be in their shoes next year!
Ready to apply?
Apply today to be part of something inspiring and help us make a difference to thousands of local patients. Update – applications have now closed 6 August 2026.
Highlights From 2026
