Press Release - London Marathon - 4/22/24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

           2024 edition to set new world record for biggest annual 
                          one-day fundraising event              

The 2024 TCS London Marathon will set a new world record for the biggest 
annual one-day fundraising event, with more than £67 million raised from 
this year's event already.

Enthuse, the official online fundraising partner of the TCS London 
Marathon, has announced £27 million has been raised so far on its platform, 
while £40 million has been donated via JustGiving.

This means the 2024 event has already beaten the existing world record of 
£66.4 million, which was set at the 2019 London Marathon.

Chester Mojay-Sinclare, founder and chief executive of Enthuse, the 
official online fundraising partner of London Marathon Events, said: "What 
an incredible event and a brilliant day with such a huge amount raised for 
good causes. This is the third year we have been the official partner for 
the TCS London Marathon and it's incredible to see the growth over that 
time - our fundraising total of £27 million for the event, so far, is more 
than 200 per cent higher than in our first year.

"It's such a special day for the sector and we're delighted for all the 
charities that will benefit from the public's generosity. We're already 
looking forward to the 2025 event."  

Hugh Brasher, Event Director for the TCS London Marathon, said: "The 2024 
TCS London Marathon broke many records over the weekend and this fantastic 
news from Enthuse and JustGiving means that we have already broken our own 
world record of £66.4 million from 2019 as the world's biggest one-day 
annual fundraising event. That is a wonderful achievement and huge thanks 
to every single person involved.  

"The total will continue to grow as many donations come in after the event 
weekend, so we will announce the final total in the coming months." 

A record number of more than 53,000 people completed yesterday's TCS London 
Marathon. 

The ballot for the 2025 TCS London Marathon, taking place on Sunday 27 
April, is now open and will close on Friday. You can enter here.

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