London Marathon: Dorset residents shine during race

Tell us a little about why you ran?I was pulled out the hat by my running club. Its been 11 years coming and I loved it.

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Just me in the middle Lorraine Cerquella

Tell us a little about why you ran?I ran for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance as they tried to help my husband when he fell ill

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Tower Bridge the most iconic part of the London Marathon

Tell us a little about why you ran?Good for Age position, qualifying for World Majors.

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Me Loving it at the half way (almost) point, Tower Bridge. Before the second half struggle. 3hr 49m 06sec completion time.

Thrilled that I was 6mins inside the 3hr 55min qualification time for the Boston marathon.

Tell us a little about why you ran?For NSPCC

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Lisa van Bosch at the end of the marathon

Tell us a little about why you ran?For my Dad and for British Heart Foundation whose research helped save his life

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This is me at the finishing line with my medal which had just been given to me.

This is me coming in at the finishing line

This is me in the Canary Wharf area

Tell us a little about why you ran?I ran in memory of my Dad, ex partner and old school friend

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This picture shows me at the marathon

Tell us a little about why you ran?I lost my 19 year old son in 2022 to suicide, I ran London 23 and raise 20,000 for Mind charity. I ran again this you and so far have raise £2835

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Tanya (me ) running with Anthony ‘Staz ‘ Stazicker owner of Thrudark clothing based in Dorset. Running London 2024 I happened to bump into him on the course.

Tell us a little about why you ran?To raise money for Children with Cancer uk, one of four fantastic charities that the school I work at, support. Ballard School

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Finish line approach!Smiled from start to finish, first marathon, loved every minute. Proud to have completed it, raised awareness & money for Children with Cancer uk

Tell us a little about why you ran?To raise money for The Royal British Legion a charity close to my heart as an ex serving member of the Army and still serving with our local Army Reserve Unit, C Company, 6 Rifles.

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Victoria Gray.

Tell us a little about why you ran?Je My wife entered me for the ballot, alongside herself, her daughter and son-in-law. How she laughed when I got a place. It was my first marathon and I’m in my 70’s. I did not nominate a charity until just before. Sadly my mother-in-law, Mae Miller passed away peacefully in the Evergreen Suite (palliative care) at Westhaven on 02/04/2024. This facility meant so much to the family, who were able to spend quality, comfortable and personal time with her. Funds for this room were raised by The League of Friends, Weymouth and Portland Hospitals and it seemed fitting to raise funds for them so they can continue their good work.

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Kelvin Donnison Mile 6 London Marathon. Full of smiles.

Final stretch, Birdcage Walk and still smiling

Holding Medal

Tell us a little about why you ran?Offered a place from MS Society after raising over £10000 for them last year running 52 marathons in 2023. This marathon came when training for a backyard ultra. I decided to run it twice. Ran the London Marathon route in reverse along the route from the finish to the start. Started that one at 2am with a group of fellow crazy people - then somehow managed a sub 4 when starting the main event a few hours later.

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Just me - with hair in full flow

Tell us a little about why you ran?This time last year I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and couldn't use the lower left side of my body. I ran London for the MS Trust as a way to raise awareness of MS, and also to kick MS in the teeth and prove to myself that I can still do hard things!

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Myself, Livvy, in the centre running over Tower Bridge

Myself with my daughter at the finish

Tell us a little about why you ran?the left photo I’d undergone three brain surgeries and I was about to embark on a new life. New version of Holly. In the right. Is present day. In that time, 1,828 days to be exact, I’ve learnt to walk, how to talk again and regained some lost confidence. Today marks five years since the start of my new life. Today I ran a marathon. I ran to remind myself anything is possible, but to remind myself what I’ve achieved. I’m mega proud of me.

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Mrs J Garland motherHolly GarlandLeaving Southampton Neuro Hospital 2019Finisher 2024 London Marathon

Tell us a little about why you ran?I love running have done numerous marathons but had entered the ballot every year for about 12 years before being successful this year. It just have been fate as timed with the unfortunate diagnosis of ALK+ve, a rare lung cancer for a very good friend and therefore an easy decision to raise money for him.

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Me with London Marathon medal

Tell us a little about why you ran?I ran for a challenge because I had no running experience before. I ran for the childrens society as I grew up in an unsafe home so it’s a charity very close to my heart n

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Sophie Farenden smiling at the front, Jade Gaspard to the right. She just had a blister so had hit the wall at this point but we finished together

Sophie Farenden left, Jade Gaspard right. Sophie from the UK Meg Jade from the US on TikTok while training. They met in person for the marathon.

Tell us a little about why you ran?To raise funds for the MNDA as my wife has recently been diagnosed with this awful disease

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Picture of me at the end of the Marathon with my medal

Tell us a little about why you ran?65 children fromRingwood junior school took part in the mini London Marathon raising funds for their school big build

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Pupils from Ringwood junior school who took part in TCS mini London marathon running either 2.5km or 1 mile race

Quinn priddle from year 3 ran 1 mile race in 9mins 28seconds

Tell us a little about why you ran?I ran in memory of my Mum, who passed away in October 2021 after battling secondary breast cancer.

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With my niece Lacey after completing the marathon

With my nephew William

At mile 24

Tell us a little about why you ran?I've waited nearly 15 years for a London marathon place ❤️

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London finishing line

Tell us a little about why you ran?5 years since I’ve learnt to walk and talk again, I had a brain tumour and still do, so ran with him - Tyrone 5 years exactly after being left in a wheelchair after 3 brain surgeries

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At the end of the race with medal.

The Brain Tumour Charity were my chosen charity to raise money for!

Tell us a little about why you ran?I was lucky enough to gain a place for London Marathon through the ballot. So it was great opportunity to run the Marathon again. I decided to support a local charity called The Brave and Determined Company who provide early prevention life saving counselling to those who may need it. They have been going for just over year and have already provided counselling for over 100 people.

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I am the one with the flag

Tell us a little about why you ran?I ram for YoungMinds. I ran for my son Riley and friend Trey. Unbelievable experience loved every minute but never again, it was hard work.

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Mike Ellis Mile 9

Tell us a little about why you ran?It was on my husbands bucket list to run the London Marathon so he entered the ballot and I did too never thinking I would get a place. He didn’t get in but I decided it was a fantastic challenge I had to do it. I’ve been raising money for Make a Wish and I am so proud to have done it

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On the finish line

TCS sent it to me

Finish line

Tell us a little about why you ran?First ever marathon to celebrate 70th birthday and raise money over £4000 for Weldmar Hospicecare.

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London marathon 2024

Tell us a little about why you ran?Over the past few years breast cancer has affected too many of my favourite people. They are all fighters and heroes to be battling or have defeated this disease! I have decided to raise money for Breast Cancer Now to give something back to this charity who do so much, in so many ways to help support family members, friends and many many people who need it. Running the London marathon is a huge challenge for me but it will never be as big a challenge as those I love fighting cancer!!

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Miranda o’shea , after finishing the 2024 London marathon

Tell us a little about why you ran?I have a 200km challenge for the RNLI in memory of my brother Dan who passed away in 2020. The London marathon was the 2nd of my 5 marathons for the RNLI.

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Terri during the London Marathon in front of Big Ben (Mile 25)

Tell us a little about why you ran?I ran for weldmar hospisecare as they cared for my mum 7 years ago. Finished the marathon in a time of 4hrs 39mins 34sec

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Im andrew valente from weymouth picture taken by a friend at cutty sark

Me

Tell us a little about why you ran?I ran to raise money for the Cat Protection

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The 'I'm ready to run the marathon' look

Tell us a little about why you ran?I ran because running is my passion, and while doing my passion I am able to help others.

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Me straight after the marathon

My official time

More statistics of the run

Tell us a little about why you ran?Got a ballot place the first time and wanted to run for myself and my friends.was representing my local running club Run Talk Run and Lonley Goat RC

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Me with my finishers medal 2024 London Marathon

Tell us a little about why you ran?I ran to raise money for Shelter who exist to defend the right to a safe home. I have raised over £2650. Running the London Marathon was an incredible experience.

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Kimberley Hooper

Tell us a little about why you ran?My daughter Keely has suffered from asthma since birth with numerous hospital admissions, including ICU. She wanted to run the London Marathon for Asthma & Lung UK to help raise funds & awareness so we decided to run it together as dad and daughter which was incredibly special.

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Dad Stuart Kemp with daughter Keely (asthma sufferer) running for Asthma & Lung UK

Keely Kemp & Stuart Kemp

Tell us a little about why you ran?I was lucky enough to get into London through the ballot!

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Collapsed against a tree to recover a little, Got a 26min PB and a sub 3hr marathon today though!

Tell us a little about why you ran?After a dramatic weight loss 2 years ago I wanted to prove I can do anything I can put my mind too!!

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Poppy Browne

Tell us a little about why you ran?Chasing a personal best after training for 16 weeks, running 60 - 80 miles every week. Hardest training block I have done, but also very rewarding. You learn a lot about yourself as a person, going through the highs and lows, pushing yourself to keep going. It all becomes a mental battle and challenge when your body is telling you to stop or give up. London is a great place to race, the crowds are phenomenal, my family’s support has been incredible, and all of my friends have been amazing and very supportive of me also. Makes that race day result worth all the hard grind.

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Post race picture with medal after finishing, ran a personal best of 2:36:58 knocking 7 minutes and 14 seconds off my previous personal best.

Tell us a little about why you ran?This is my 2nd London Marathon getting into both of these Marathons with a qualifying Good For Age time. I ran London in memory of my friends beautiful son Riley Ellis raising money for the Charity YoungMinds. This charity is very close to my heart and this is the 3rd Marathon that I have raised money for them. It is important to keep raising awareness for all the Youngsters out there that are struggling with their mental health.

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London Marathon Finisher 2024 Sarah Underhay after running the London Marathon for Youngminds #RunforRiley

London Marathon Finisher Sarah Underhay at the gym following finishing The London Marathon on April 21st 2024. #RunforRiley

Tell us a little about why you ran?I ran it for a charity called Phab

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Paige I’Anson collecting her number for London 2024

Tell us a little about why you ran?Raising money for Teenage Cancer Trust as well as the personal challenge

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Steve & Jo Blackmore, just after we crossed the finish line on the Mall

Steve Blackmore finishing the Marathon in just under 5 hours

Tell us a little about why you ran?I ran for the RSPCA charity as they saved my dog years ago and to prove that you don't have to be a top athlete to finish a marathon

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Me with my finishers medal

Tell us a little about why you ran?To raise money for Breast Cancer Now in memory of my friend Katy but also to show my teenage kids what their Mum is made of.

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At the finish line with my medal

Tell us a little about why you ran?Running this iconic marathon in our capital city has always been a dream of mine. I ran for Asthma and Lung UK

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This was me just after crossing the finish line.

Tell us a little about why you ran?I ran in the normal ballot and choose Dorset children’s foundation little stars to raise money for a very worthy local charity!

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With my done Aaron at the start in Greenwich park just before they left me to join the start

This is at the finish after re untiring with the family

Back at my moms house who was my inspiration for running who lives in eastenders of London

Tell us a little about why you ran?Today I achieved the Guinness World Record for Fastest Marathon Dressed as a Clown (female) This was a personal challenge, a bucket list item.

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Confirmation of successful Guinness World Record (Image: Supplied)

Tell us a little about why you ran?I entered the ballot in secret naively thinking I could give my place to my husband if I was successful. I soon realised this was an error therefore when I was successful in the ballot I had to decide if I was going to use it myself. Not being a runner this was a big challenge. My good friend Mandy offered to do all the training with me as she felt it was such an amazing opportunity. I signed up to the take part and began ‘couch to 5k’ in July and embarked on our couch to 42k journey. My friend then applied for a charity place so we could train and then run together and between us we have raised over £3,000 for NSPCC and achieved a time of 5:28:28.

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Emma Collins LeftMandy Lord - right (Halfway on Tower Bridge!)

Tell us a little about why you ran?I've decided to run for the Wave Project as I really believe in the work they do to support young people all over the country particularly with mental health issues. Surf therapy can now be prescribed on the NHS thanks to them. In this crazy digital age I think it's more important than ever to get out in nature and focus on what really matters. Helping people who need it most get access to the healing powers of the sea with the support of awesome volunteers is a great cause.

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Just past the finish line with a smile on my face and legs in a lot of pain!!

Running over Tower Bridge - the most incredible feeling. The London crowds were just unreal, the atmosphere and support was epic.

Tell us a little about why you ran?I was lucky enough to win a place with my local running club Egdon heath harriers

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Mark Evans, on the train back from running the London Marathon

Tell us a little about why you ran?I was lucky enough to get in with a good for age entry and wanted to push myself to get a pb. It didn't happen but it doesn't matter when the London crowds are just so incredible. They literally create 'walls of noise'

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Taken after finishing and looking back to the finish with other runners wearing their foil jackets

Tell us a little about why you ran?Ran in memory of my brother Dan for the RNLI

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Terri Stimpson-PeayThis picture was taken the morning of the marathon before I made my way to the start line!!

Ashleigh Sanchez, Terri Stimpson-Peay, Elkie Sanchez & Cherys Stimpson-PeayMyself and Elkie both in the middle ran the marathon, both with our wives at the start line!

Tell us a little about why you ran?Always dreamt of running it and I got to run it for prostate cancer uk, so I was doing it for my grandad who has had it for 17 years now

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Me with my medal and finishers top

Tell us a little about why you ran?I wanted a challenge for myself, not being a serious runner and always had the marathon on my to do list and turning 40 next year I wanted to start getting some of my wishlist items completed. Working for Weldmar Hospicecare I am privileged to see the amazing care and support they provide every day and being able to complete my challenge raising money for Weldmar was a great honour. Not being a natural runner I found the training hard at times but knowing the difference I was making made it all worth while.

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Anissa with her finishers medal after the marathon

Tell us a little about why you ran?I thought I would enter the ballot last year thinking I won’t ever get a place and had to abandon the couch to 5k weeks earlier due to an injury. I supported two charities, the Kingfisher Ward @ DCH and Ronald McDonald House - raising just shy of £1,000 for each

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Me, with Rory (7) and Jesse (4) after competing the London Marathon. They were both looked after at the Kingfisher Ward.

Tell us a little about why you ran?I ran the London Marathon for bone marrow cancer in memory of my grandad

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This is me after the race I would like to thank everyone that has donated I raised so far £2,640 big thanks to Charlbury wine shop and SG Buns for their big efforts raising money towards my target I would like to say a big thanks to everyone that has backed me all the way through this amazing journey

Tell us a little about why you ran?From qualifying with a championship place

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Taken by a friend when I finished

Tell us a little about why you ran?Run for Riley & Trey

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Mike Ellis (Riley’s dad) and Chris may (treys dad’s best friend) ran the marathon today in memory of both the boys raising over £10,000 for gully’s place at dch and young minds and also bringing more awareness of mental health to our kids.Dillon Ellis, Nina rodd, Mike Ellis, Sally Ellis, Allan rodd, Alfie Ellis

Chris may on the right

Chris may, gully’s place, dch

Tell us a little about why you ran?Got into the Ballot and raised money for Brain Tumour Research in memory of my best friends Dad. Managed a 3:27:55 in my 1st ever Marathon!

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Picture of me after the finish with my London Marathon Medal

Tell us a little about why you ran?I ran the marathon for YoungMinds in memory of my son Riley and our family friend son Trey who both sadly died in 2022. I want to rause awareness of children struggling with their mental health and want to highlight that there is help and support out there.

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Mille 9 London Marathon

Morning of London Marathon

Tell us a little about why you ran?I ran for Alzheimer’s Research UK in memory of family and friends we lost to Alzheimer’s and to support family living with it

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At the Alzheimer’s Research UK party post marathon

Tell us a little about why you ran?I ran for Alzheimer’s Research UK in memory of family and friends we lost to Alzheimer’s and to support family living with it

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At the Alzheimer’s Research UK party post marathon

Tell us a little about why you ran?8 years ago, Lexi May grew her wings to a brain tumour at just 8 years old. She spurred me on the whole way and the amazing charity children with cancer have been amazing.

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Tallulah CHALSTREY

Just receiving my medal

Tell us a little about why you ran?To raise money for visually impaired children and to show that anyone can do it with hard work and determination. I'm a mum and a grandma and had all my wonderful children and husband supporting me.

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Spotted a friend who came from my run club to support

Tell us a little about why you ran?I wanted to raise money for the teenage cancer trust because I work with care leavers and one of my care leavers sadly lost her life to cancer aged 23. I had worked with her for over 5 years and wanted to do something positive out of something so sad :(

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This photo was taken just after I finished :)