A huge thank you and congratulations from all at CRY to our amazing runners who took part in the 2026 TCS London Marathon!
On Sunday 26th April 2026 #TeamCRY got to complete the iconic 26.2 miles through London. We were delighted to have 107 runners take part on behalf of CRY, raising both vital funds and awareness.
The 2026 London Marathon was a Guiness World Record breaker for the largest number of finishers! A total of 59,830 runners completed the route compared to the previous record of 59,226 finishers set by the New York City Marathon in November 2025.
CRY volunteers and staff were based out on the route at miles 12 and 23 to spur our CRY runners on as they tackled the less-than-ideal running conditions.
This was the second year that CRY had been based at the Sofitel London St James, with the proximity to the finish line being highlighted by supporters and volunteers. We were so pleased to welcome 33 of our runners, along with their families and friends, back to see us after they had finished. It was a pleasure for CRY staff to meet everyone in person and thank them for their incredible efforts and dedication to the charity.
As the runners gradually arrived at the hotel, they were welcomed back by CRY staff and volunteers with applause and cheers in recognition of the fantastic achievement they accomplished! They were offered a CRY medal, photographed by CRY staff, offered a complimentary drink and food, followed by a massage from a therapist with the aim of easing the inevitable aches they would be experiencing, finally followed with a warm-well deserved shower after their outstanding efforts on the day.
Thank you so much to the runners and supporters who were able to come and meet us. A huge thank you to all our wonderful volunteers. These include:
Masseuses: Edward Bridger; Andy Clarke; Chris Ebbern and Aleksandra Kolesnikova
Reflexologist: Caroline Beswick
Stationed at Mile 12: Sarah and Luke Austin; Charlie and Nick Hudson; Alex MacLeod (in memory of Hannah Pointing); Kate Pine (in memory of Sam Ashcroft); Emma Rogers and Rebecca Urry
Stationed at Mile 23: Susan Bailey; Abdel Najid; Caroline and Peter Gard (in memory of Andrew Gard); Rikesh Mistry; Suzanne Rowan (in memory Robert Rowan) and Dean Sharpe
Reception: Bella Cuka; Emelia Grose; Phil and Wendy Harrington (in memory of Barry Nivett) and Edi Sejdini
There was a wide variety of emotions on the day, especially for those who have been personally affected. We hope that the experience was a positive one for those involved.
Finally, we would like to thank the CRY runners for their fantastic efforts and valued support. We really appreciate you taking part on behalf of CRY. Congratulations and thank you to you all!
Kind regards, The CRY Team
The Team CRY runners were:
Chelsea Greensmith
Stuart Paul (in memory of Jenni and David Paul)
Simon Rutter
Mark Ross (in memory of Danny)
Isobel Horsfield (in memory of Clarissa Nicholls)
Hermione Brooksbank (in memory of Amy Osborne)
Scarlett Dale (in memory of Matthew)
Oscar Krokatsis (in memory of Ron Presley)
Jack Bailey (in memory of Chloe Bailey)
Owen Griffin (in memory of Oliver Griffin)
Courtney Rawlings (in memory of Harvey Thomas)
Owen Grey
Lesley Kovacs
Maddy Green (in memory of Ella Green)
Maddie Keown (in memory of Jon Devereux)
John Gregory (in memory of Stephen Gregory)
Joe McQuaid
Bethany Hillis
Joe Hally
Spencer Blyth
Amy Munro
Lauren Button (in memory of Graham Button)
Daniel Shin
Jade Jeffery (in memory of Oliver Broomfield)
Robert Page (in memory of Lewis James Page)
Peter Mcintyre
Olivia Brown (in memory of Ella Green)
Jasmine Fell (in memory of Josh Fell)
Billy Watson (in memory of George Watson)
Matilda Beamish (in memory of Toby Chenery)
Leila Flower
Isabelle Thomson
Claire Kunzel (in memory of Jon Devereux)
Lindsay Downes (in memory of Charlotte)
Emily Cooper (in memory of lain George Cooper)
Will Pangborn (in memory of Simon Pangborn)
Isobel Wilson
Hayley Archibald (in memory of Adrian)
Daniel Tardo
David Gold
Barnaby Clutterbuck
Rebecca Wright (in memory of Toby Chenery)
Harry Cragg (in memory of Matt Cragg)
Nick Priggen (in memory of Sebastian English)
Lois Macdonald (in memory of Jude Macdonald)
Cathy Fox (in memory of Anthony Evans)
Gavin McLean
Alexandra Hutton
Adam Macrae
Joe Gare (in memory of Nina Buck)
Matthew Atkinson (in memory of Jack Atkinson)
Rebecca Covington (in memory of Emma)
Karen Pearce (in memory of Clarissa Nicholls)
Evren Vurdu
Samuel Barker
Jamie Jefferies (in memory of Philip Jefferies)
Elena Johnson
Ben Yonge (in memory of Suanu Saro-Wiwa)
Gaby Woodhouse (in memory of Leuan Woodhouse)
Charlotte Field (in memory of Graeme Bast)
Dan Loader (in memory of Sebastian Body)
Kevin Knollman
William Collier (in memory of Matt Cragg)
Deborah Lewis
Richard Feist
Ciara Blackstock
Oli Matthews
Amy Richardson (in memory of Matthew Hayward)
Flora Snelson (in memory of Harry Dubois)
Mario Dubois (in memory of Harry Dubois)
Hamish Ferguson (in memory of James Ferguson)
Luke Collins
Caroline Jaggard
Samuel Parker
Liam Dougherty (in memory of Peter Badoo)
Lauren Rawlings (in memory of Harvey Thomas)
Foyin Mercy
Ella Hinkley
Stan Dossett (in memory of Toby Chenery)
Katharine Burrett
Richard Teager (in memory of Toby Chenery)
Mark Robinson (in memory of Yasmin Louise Jennings)
Esme Arkinstall
Bill Farrar
Laura Pickering (in memory of Rich Beaumont)
Tracy Snowden
Tessa Derkacz
Felix Lamy (in memory of Clarissa Nicholls)
Elin Shepard (in memory of Ethan Jones)
Chris Doyle (in memory of Harry Dubois)
Alex Carruthers (in memory of Jim Carruthers)
Martin Picker (in memory of Neil Ward)
Vicki-Jane Edwards (in memory of Harry Dubois)
Hannah Clarke (in memory of Toby Chenery)
Andrew Eland (in memory of Liv Gow)
Mike Peter (in memory of Harry Dubois)
Jonty Colman (in memory of Harry Dubois)
Rachel Grogan (in memory of Harry Dubois)
Alice Mcmahon (in memory of Harry Dubois)
Chantelle Frampton (in memory of Harry Dubois)
Sean Kearns (in memory of Harry Dubois)
Kiera Murray-Johnson (in memory of Harry Dubois)
Emma Middleton (in memory of Harry Dubois)
Alex Webb (in memory of Harry Dubois)
Jagroop Shinbt (in memory of Harry Dubois)
Keifer Macdonald (in memory of Harry Dubois)
Sean Kinsella (in memory of Harry Dubois)
Vincent Hughes (in memory of Harry Dubois)
If you have been inspired to take part in the 2027 TCS London Marathon, please go to https://www.c-r-y.org.uk/london-marathon/ for more information.