YES Running Events
2026 LONDON MARATHON
​We are thrilled to announce an exclusive opportunity to participate in the renowned 2026 London Marathon while supporting Youth Experience in Sport (YES).
Why Run with YES?
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Guaranteed Entry: Secure your place in the oversubscribed 2026 London Marathon.
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Support Our Mission: Your participation will directly contribute to our efforts in providing young people with opportunities to engage in sports, enhancing their physical and mental well-being.
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Training and Fundraising Support: We offer comprehensive guidance to help you succeed in both your marathon training and fundraising efforts.
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Community Impact: By joining our team, you will help us reach underserved young Londoners, fostering their development and leadership through sports initiatives.
Commitment Required:
We are looking for passionate individuals who are dedicated to making a difference. To ensure success, we ask that participants commit to raising a minimum of £2,500 for YES.
Application Process:
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please answer the following questions:
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Motivation: What inspires you to run the London Marathon for YES?
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Alignment: How does YES’s mission resonate with your personal or company values?
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Fundraising Experience: Have you participated in fundraising events before? If so, please share your experiences.
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Fundraising Ideas: What creative strategies do you plan to implement to reach the £2,500 target?
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Training Commitment: How will you balance your training schedule with your fundraising activities?
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Social Engagement: Are you willing to share updates about your marathon journey on social media to encourage donations?
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Support Assurance: How can we be confident that you will actively support our cause throughout this journey?
Selected runners will be required to:
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Pay a non-refundable registration fee of £150
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Raise 25% of the fundraising target (£625) by January 16, 2026
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Achieve the full fundraising goal by the deadline (typically 6 weeks post-race)
This is a unique chance to challenge yourself while making a significant impact on the lives of young people through sport. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team of dedicated runners.
Please submit your responses by 30 May 2025.
For any inquiries, feel free to contact Rebecca at rscown@yescharity.org.uk
Together, we can inspire the next generation through sport!
ROYAL PARKS HALF MARATHON
Join 16, 000 runners in this iconic race through the capital
Conquer the Royal Parks Half Marathon with the #YESTeam on Sunday 12th October 2025.
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This stunning 13.1 mile race takes place in the capital's world famous landmarks on closed roads, and four of the eight Royal Parks - Hyde Park, The Green Park, St. James's Park and Kensington Gardens.
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This half marathon run is fantastic for first-time runners or regular runners wanting to hit their PB!
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Why take part?
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YES will cover the £150 entry fee with a fundraising commitment of £350
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You will receive your own YES running tee
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Support on the day, with the YES Team there to cheer you on
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You’ll be making a difference to the lives of young people in East London
It costs on average £200 per year for a young person to belong to a club which means with the minimum fundraising commitment you will help one person take part in regular sessions at their club for the entire year!!
Contact rscown@yescharity.org.uk to secure your spot in the Royal Parks Half Marathon and join the #YESTEAM
Tell us about your fundraising idea.
We would love to hear from you with any ideas to fundraise in support of YES. Just get in touch by sending us a message via the ‘Contact Us’ button, or email Rebecca at rscown@yescharity.org.uk