London Marathon 2024
Join the Rhino Runners!
The London Marathon is the world’s largest fundraising event. On the famous 26.2 mile route, you’ll see the sights, soak up the atmosphere… and help us to save precious rhinos!
It is our favourite day on the calendar. Not only do we get to see incredible supporters tackling an awesome challenge, but we get to meet you in person and thank you for making a difference to the world’s rhinos while seeing a few of our iconic rhino costumes cross over London’s famous Tower Bridge!
On average, our crash of runners typically raise around £2,000 – £2,500 each; this helps us to cover the costs of your place on the team, while also maximising the funds for rhino conservation. Sometimes this seems like a daunting figure to raise; however, there are endless ways of fundraising, from bake sales to corporate sponsorship and match funding, and we’re here to support you every step of the way!
Please note that we will start recruiting for London Marathon 2024 in April 2023. We would love to hear from you then!
Got your own place?
If you are lucky to enough to have secured your own place via the ballot, we would love to hear from you! Please email events@savetherhino.org.
Our support for you
We’ll support you every step of the way so that you can make the most out of the London Marathon – for you and for rhinos! On marathon day itself, we have our herd of staff and volunteers at the start line, ready to wish you luck before you charge through London. And, in the afternoon, we set up camp in St James’ Park and enjoy a picnic with you and your family and friends. It’s your well-earned space to enjoy some treats and relax!
If you become a Rhino Runner, you’ll receive:
- A dry fit team t-shirt
- A rhino pin badge
- A pack to welcome you into the Rhino Runners team
- Regular, personal team emails with advice on fundraising and updates on our conservation work
- Full fundraising and training support
- An exclusive invite to the Rhino Runners Facebook group
- A team Strava group to track your own progress and see how the rest of the team is progressing
- A friendly pre-marathon team evening to meet the other runners and all of us at Save the Rhino before race day. Receive first-hand advice and hear about the fantastic work you are supporting
- A pre-event team gathering and warm-up
- A post-event party picnic with beers, snacks, sandwiches, and sweet treats. Your supporters on the day are, of course, more than welcome to join
- Post-race massage to soothe your muscles after the race
Apply
Please note that recruitment for our gold bond places for the 2024 London Marathon will begin in April 2023. We would love to hear from you then!
However, if you have your own place via the ballot, we would love to hear from you!
If you have any questions about this or any other event, please get in touch with us via the form below.
