Meet some of our London Marathon Team 2025

The London Marathon will take place on Sunday 27 April, with the streets of London to be filled with cheers and support for 50,000 runners. Each will have trained tirelessly to get to the start line of The TCS London Marathon and to experience the electric atmosphere.

Among them will be our team of The EPT runners, each of whom has their own reasons for committing the past several months to training for this iconic event. We are so grateful for their dedication and support and would like to remind them that as they tie their laces and attach their bib numbers, they are not alone. The entire EPT community will be cheering them every step of the way to the finish line.

Coverage of the London Marathon will be broadcast live on BBC One from 8.30am – 2.15pm (UK time), 2.15 – 3pm on BBC Two, on iPlayer and online. There will be two live streams from Tower Bridge and the Finish Line on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport app.

Updates of team EPT’s progress will be shared throughout the day on our Instagram and Facebook stories.

The 2026 London Marathon ballot opens at the end of April and remains open for a week. You can find out more about how to enter here.

Meet our incredible team for The TCS London Marathon 2025, read why they decided to run this iconic race, and find out how you can follow their epic journeys on Sunday 27 April!

After years of entering the London Marathon ballot without success, Jennie decided to secure a place by running for a charity close to her heart. She chose The EPT in honour of her best friend, who sadly experienced an ectopic pregnancy.

Jennie say’s:

I have been running for many years. I am not fast or a person who enters loads of races but more of a social runner who uses it as a way to stay healthy. I have run a few half marathons and 10ks but never yet run a marathon. I have always said that the only marathon I would ever commit to training for would be London. I have entered the ballot for many years but never been successful. I decided that perhaps the best way for me to get to be part of such an iconic race was to run it for charity. Once I had decided that there was no question as to which charity I would like to run for, The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust.

My best friend (of way more years then I am prepared to admit) was unlucky enough to experience an ectopic pregnancy. She had to have a three day stay in hospital where she had a drip in her arm and was not allowed to eat or drink anything during that period as they were afraid she may need to undergo emergency surgery. Not only did she have to deal with the emotional impact of losing her baby, and needing life saving treatment she was also left with concerns about any future pregnancies. I was so worried that I could lose my fantastic friend.

Until that point I had heard of ectopic pregnancies but had no clue that this potentially life-threatening condition affects 1 in 80 pregnancies.

Find out more on Jennie’s fundraising page.

Chris has been putting in countless hours of training for the London Marathon, taking on this incredible challenge in support of the charity. He and his partner, Emma, sadly went through two heart breaking ectopic pregnancies, and the experience has had a profound impact on them both.

Chris say’s:

This April, Tom will be taking on London in support of The EPT after he and Amy sadly experienced an ectopic pregnancy in 2022. The loss was devastating for them both, and running in aid of the charity is Tom’s way of honouring their journey, raising awareness, and giving back to the organisation that provides vital support to those affected by ectopic pregnancy.

Tom say’s:

Laura and Joe sadly experienced two devastating ectopic pregnancies, leaving them unable to conceive naturally. Running for the charity together holds deep meaning for them, as The EPT provided invaluable support during their most difficult times.

Laura say’s:

The reason we wanted to take on the London Marathon was to reclaim back all that was lost when experiencing an ectopic pregnancy. Feeling out of control, feeling like your body isn’t strong enough and mentally feeling you have no hope are all the things we felt when we went through our three ectopic pregnancies. There is something cathartic about running and knowing that with every step it’s a positive step away from the trauma and devastation that these pregnancies caused us. The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust were there for us on the end of a phone call, email and whenever we needed a kind and understanding ear during the initial shock in the weeks and months after. We are so excited to do the marathon and do The EPT proud!!!!

Find out more on Laura and Joe’s fundraising page.

Having secured a coveted ballot place in this year’s London Marathon, Stuart has generously chosen to run for Team EPT after previously taking part in the Wigan Half. He and his partner, Hannah, sadly experienced the heartbreak of an ectopic pregnancy. We’re so grateful to have Stuart back on the team, running in honour of their journey and helping others feel less alone.

Stuart say’s:

Having first completed his last marathon ten years ago, James never thought he would be preparing to tackle one of the worlds largest! After experiencing an ectopic pregnancy, James decided to once again tackle the 26.2 mile distance in aid of The EPT and in honour of those sadly affected by the condition.

James says:

Tamsin has waited five years to get to the start line of the iconic London Marathon after the pandemic caused the event to be postponed. Now, she is ready to join the masses and make a difference with every step, hoping to inspire and raise awareness along the way.

Tamsin says:

When Megan was diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy she was left with little information. Eventually finding The EPT she is now taking to the streets of London to help make sure that others find the charity during what may be their darkest hours.

Megan says:

In June 2023, my world was turned upside down when I found out I was unexpectedly pregnant. I had so many questions, so many emotions. After weeks of testing, it was confirmed that I had a tubal ectopic pregnancy. I had to travel to London every 48 hours for blood tests, and after what felt like an eternity of scans, blood tests, and uncertainty I was suddenly rushed into surgery with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy and internal bleeding. When I woke up, I was told that my right Fallopian tube had to be removed.

That moment changed everything. The grief, the guilt, the overwhelming sadness – it was all consuming. I struggled to make sense of it, but in the darkest moments, I found comfort in those who were there for me and in the unwavering support of The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust.

This charity has been my lifeline. They provide a helpline, support forums, and a sense of understanding during a time when so many of us feel alone. Their work to raise awareness, fight for better care, and campaign for bereavement leave for those who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks is vital. But the sad truth is, they receive no government funding. The support and information I received from the NHS was minimal, and much of it outdated – I was handed a black-and-white printed article from an online source. But The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust was there for me when no one else was, offering support, listening to my fears, and helping me heal.

I’m running to raise both awareness and funds for The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust, so they can continue their invaluable work – supporting women and families when what should be a joyful moment turns into a nightmare.

Read more on Megan’s fundraising page.

If you would like to join our fundraising team, we have lots of events and inspiration here. If you are looking for an event closer to your own location, visit our Find an event near you section.