Thank you for Every Step

Each year, the sound that stays with me isn’t the rhythmic thunder of footsteps. It’s the roar of excitement from strangers, the laughter cutting through exhaustion, and the quiet moments of determination from runners who push themselves for something bigger than a personal best.

Thank you to our runners

To every single person who ran the London Marathon for our charity: thank you. You’ve turned one of the world’s greatest sporting events into a beacon of hope for cancer patients past, present and future.

With cancer cases set to double to 40 million worldwide per year by 2040, your support matters now more than ever.

Turning miles into life-saving research

Because of you, we can continue to investigate how diet, nutrition, weight and physical activity affect your risk of developing cancer and how to recover from it.

The London Marathon is often described as the greatest fundraising event on earth. For our charity, it is also the greatest expression of community. A day when people come together and say, with their feet and their hearts, that lives can and should be saved.

As the CEO at World Cancer Research Fund, I would like to say a thank you for stepping up in the name of prevention. We are honoured to have you on this journey with us.

Get involved today

Did you know? The London Marathon is just one way people from around the world can support our vital work.

From marathons and skydives to Ultra Challenges, there are so many ways to fundraise for life-changing research.

The impact of your support

Recently, we have funded a study which shows how mild exercise can be beneficial for people receiving cancer treatment. Regular exercise also reduces obesity, which is associated with lower cancer risk.

That’s why we are encouraging more of you to sign up to our challenges and support the cancer prevention and survival revolution.