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Apply for the 2025 TCS London Marathon

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We ask you to pledge to raise at least £2,000 sponsorship (excluding the £100 registration fee).
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Would your entry to the London Marathon for The Donkey Sanctuary be eligible?
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Terms and conditions

Before submitting your application, please read the Terms and Conditions below. By signing, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.

Charity Place Runners

  • If you are offered a place, you pledge to raise £2000 or more for The Donkey Sanctuary and agree to pay 100% of your sponsorship money to The Donkey Sanctuary by 30 June 2025.
  • Where participant has been unable to raise £1,500 by 21 March 2025, The Donkey Sanctuary reserves the right to defer that person’s entry to the next year.
  • You understand that you must not use your Donkey Sanctuary place to fundraise for any charity other than The Donkey Sanctuary.
  • The Donkey Sanctuary may, at its sole discretion, withdraw a participant if it believes that it is in the best interest of the charity to do so.

Own Place Runners

  • You pledge to raise as much sponsorship money as you can for The Donkey Sanctuary and agree that your sponsorship money will be paid to The Donkey Sanctuary by 30 June 2025.

General Terms and Conditions

  • You agree to inform The Donkey Sanctuary immediately if you are unable to take part in the event.
  • In the event of you not taking up your place, all sponsor forms, monies and running t-shirt or vest must be returned to The Donkey Sanctuary.
  • You give permission for free use of pictures, images, feedback and comments in any future advertising or promotion by The Donkey Sanctuary.
  • You must carry out your fundraising in accordance with the guidelines set out in The Donkey Sanctuary's Fundraising Ideas and Information brochure, Be Legal, Be Safe.
  • The Donkey Sanctuary cannot take responsibility for any injury, losses or damage caused or sustained as a result of you taking part in an event in aid of The Donkey Sanctuary. It is the responsibility of the event organiser to comply with legal and safety regulations. The event organiser is TCS London Marathon.
  • Participants must read and agree to the Terms and Conditions set by the Race organisers, TCS London Marathon.

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  • If you adopt a donkey and tick the box not to receive correspondence by post, we will not be able to send you information in the post about your donkey.

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