Gold Bond Application Form

Applications for a Children's Hospice South West charity place (Gold Bond) in the TCS London Marathon need to be completed and returned to us by 9am on Tuesday 1 July. Applications received after this time will not be considered.

If you are successful with your application, there will be a £70 administration fee to confirm your place.

We also operate a reserve list for unsuccessful applicants, should successful Gold Bond runners have to drop out due to injury, or are later successful in the public ballot. Please note, a completed application form does not guarantee your place.

If you have any queries, please email Hollie Thorogood.

Your contact details

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Medical conditions

Please provide details of any medical conditions or allergies.

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Order your free CHSW running vest

If you would like to receive a free CHSW running vest please select your size below.  Your running vest will be sent out to you.

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Your story

Do you have a special reason why you would like to support Children’s Hospice South West at this event?

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Fundraising plans

We suggest our successful Gold Bond runners pledge to raise £2,250 or more in sponsorship for Children's Hospice South West.

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Children’s Hospice South West would like to keep you updated with news about our hospices, fundraising activities and campaigns and other ways you can help make a difference to short and precious lives. Please let us know below how you would like us to contact you. If you change your mind in the future, you can opt out at any time.

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Terms and Conditions of entry
  • I am aware of the commitment to running a marathon and am confident I will be able to finish.
  • I am over 18 years of age and declare myself medically fit to participate. I understand and agree that should I be allocated a charity place I participate in the event entirely at my own risk and that no responsibility shall be attached to CHSW for any injury, accidents, loss or damage suffered. I am aware that photographs and video footage taken during the event may be used to publicise this event and the work of the charity generally.
  • I declare that should I be allocated a CHSW place for TCS London Marathon 2026 I pledge to raise a minimum of £2,250.
  • Applications for a Children's Hospice South West charity place (Gold Bond) in the TCS London Marathon need to be completed and returned to us by 9am on Tuesday 1 July. 
  • All funds raised through the event must be payable to Children's Hospice South West in pounds sterling. We suggest our charity place runners pledge to raise sponsorship of £2,250 (excluding gift aid) for CHSW. The objective is to raise as much sponsorship as possible. 
  • You confirm that are medically fit and that you participate in the event at your own risk. Children's Hospice South West (CHSW) and the event organisers will not be held responsible for injury or illness resulting from your participation. You understand that it is your responsibility to read any terms and conditions issued by the race organisers and to comply with these. 
  • You confirm you will be the minimum age on race day. There is no maximum age limit (but please note you may have to sign a waiver which confirms you are fit and healthy enough to participate).
  • Should you, for whatever reason, not take your place, all sponsorship forms and monies collected should be forwarded to CHSW or returned to your sponsors.
  • You must be aware that photographs and video footage taken during the event may be used to publicise this event and the work of CHSW generally and may also be used by other charities as part of a franchise agreement.Charity place (Gold Bond applications) terms & conditions
  • You confirm that you will raise 50% of the fundraising target 12 weeks prior to the event, and will read, sign and return the Fundraising Pledge letter which will be sent out to you in the fundraising pack, once you have received confirmation on your application
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