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The London Marathon Group

The London Marathon Group

The London Marathon Group (the Group) works to inspire activity in all ages, abilities and demographics. 

The Group comprises the London Marathon Foundation and London Marathon Events.

The London Marathon Foundation is the parent charity of London Marathon Events and funds a wide range of projects that inspire activity in London, Essex and across the UK. Since 1981 it has awarded more than £100 million to projects in London and across the UK that help people lead more active and healthy lives. 

London Marathon Events is both a world-leading and hugely successful events management company and a social purpose organisation. It has created and delivered an extensive portfolio of running, cycling and swimming events which includes the TCS London Marathon and Ford RideLondon in addition to initiatives and outreach programmes which inspire activity and transform the lives of individuals in schools and communities across the UK. 

Find out more about the work of the Foundation and LME using the links below, or read more about the Group.

 

About the Group
    • London Marathon Events

      A world-leading and hugely successful events management company and a social purpose organisation

    • Our events

      LME organises events for all ages and abilities in running, cycling and swimming, from the TCS London Marathon to Swim Serpentine

    • London Marathon Foundation

      A major funder, inspiring children and adults to lead active lives

    • London Marathon Events

      A world-leading and hugely successful events management company and a social purpose organisation

    • Our events

      LME organises events for all ages and abilities in running, cycling and swimming, from the TCS London Marathon to Swim Serpentine

    • London Marathon Foundation

      A major funder, inspiring children and adults to lead active lives

    • London Marathon Events

      A world-leading and hugely successful events management company and a social purpose organisation

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Our vision and values

The London Marathon Foundation and London Marathon Events share a vision of Inspiring Activity.

Our mission is to inspire, increase and champion participation and diversity in physical activity.

Read more about our vision and values.

Our vision and values
Chris Brasher and John Disley running in an event

Our history

When Chris Brasher and John Disley created the London Marathon in 1981, their vision was that the event’s success would inspire the public to take up sport and generate funds to provide grants for sport and recreational facilities in the capital. 

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