2027 London Marathon Charity Runner Application

DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2027

Thank you for your interest in running the 2027 London Marathon on behalf of the National Brain Tumor Society!

NBTS is evaluating applications based on applicants who have a connection and/or passion to further the NBTS mission, the ability to meet and exceed the $7,500 fundraising commitment for runners obtaining a bib through NBTS, and the ability to safely train for the marathon.

As a runner, you will receive:

Official race entry to the 2027 London Marathon as part of the National Brain Tumor Society’s Gray Nation Endurance Team®
A personal fundraising page and fundraising tools
Communication from NBTS staff throughout your race experience
Gray Nation Endurance team swag

Application and Acceptance Process:
When you’ve completed your application, please email endurance@braintumor.org to confirm receipt of your application. Once received, an NBTS staff member will reach out with next steps.

Application Type(Required)

I would like to secure an entry (bib) from the National Brain Tumor Society

I have secured an official entry from the race drawing or another source.

Source of Entry(Required)

Applicant Name(Required)

First Last

Mailing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region / County ZIP / Postal Code Country

Do you anticipate your mailing address will change in the next several months?

(If you move during your time with NBTS, please alert our team immediately with your new address at endurance@braintumor.org.)

What is your anticipated moving date?

Date of Birth(Required)

Which gender do you identify as?(Required)

If you selected “Prefer to self-describe,” feel free to use the space below.

Email(Required)

By providing your email address and/or mobile phone number, you are signing up to receive emails and/or texts from NBTS. You can opt out of these messages at any time.

Phone(Required)

Employer(Required)

Job Title

For the social media you actively use, please indicate the below for your personal accounts:

Facebook Name

Instagram username

Instagram Username

Twitter/X Handle

Your Connection

How did you hear about the National Brain Tumor Society’s Gray Nation Endurance team?(Required)

If 'Other', please specify.(Required)

If referred by a current or former Gray Nation Endurance athlete, please list their name.

My "Why"(Required)

Please share your connection to brain tumors.

What brain tumor type are you connected to?

If you are connected with a community health system, brain tumor clinic, or hospital(s), please share the entity.

Are you running in honor or in memory of someone?

What is the name of the individual you're running on behalf of?

Why are you passionate about running and raising funds for the National Brain Tumor Society through the 2027 London Marathon?(Required)

If applicable, how have you interacted with or supported the National Brain Tumor Society in the past?(Required)

Fundraising

Fundraising Goal(Required)

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 7500.

While the fundraising commitment is $7,500 for runners, why not aim higher? NBTS doesn’t hold you accountable for any goal amount over the above listed fundraising commitments. Also, you can earn more team swag as you continue to fundraise.

How does your company plan to support the National Brain Tumor Society?(Required)

Please describe your fundraising plan as to how you will hit the $7,500 fundraising commitment. This plan could include reaching out to your network, hosting a fundraising event, matching gifts, donating your birthday to your race fundraising, etc.(Required)

Please indicate any past fundraising experience below (athletic and non-athletic).(Required)

Race History and Training

Running Experience(Required)

We accept runners of all ability levels. The above is for NBTS to better understand how to support your training needs at your current running level.

Current Weekly Running Mileage(Required)

Typical Training Pace (minutes per mile)(Required)

Number of Previous Marathons / Long-distance Races Completed

What are the names and years of previous marathons / long-distance races you have completed?

If no marathons have been completed, please list half marathons completed if applicable.

Additional Information

Race-Shirt Size(Required)

Do you know someone who would like to also run with the National Brain Tumor Society's Gray Nation Endurance program in this race or another race? If so, please enter their name and email below:

First Last

Is there any additional information you'd like the National Brain Tumor Society to know? (i.e. your best run, anything unique, obstacles overcome, etc.)

Emergency Contact

Emergency Contact Name(Required)

First Last

Emergency Contact Relationship(Required)

Emergency Contact Phone(Required)

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