TCS London Marathon 2027

Meet our 2027 TCS London Marathon Runners!

After receiving some fantastic applications, we are incredibly proud to introduce the eight amazing individuals who are taking on the ultimate challenge to support KEMP Hospice at the 2027 TCS London Marathon!

Jodie, Rob, Katie, Mitch, Joanne, Fraser, Jack and Alex are lacing up their trainers, hitting the pavement and pushing their limits – all with one shared goal: to raise vital funds for local people facing life-limiting illness and bereavement as they take on the challenge of a lifetime.

Each one of them has their own unique reason for running, but they all share the same heartfelt commitment to KEMP and the families we care for across the Wyre Forest. They’ll be putting in the miles, taking on the training and doing everything they can to raise as much as possible for the charity.

Meet Our Marathon Heroes

Mitch loves pushing his limits, from 5Ks to 80km ultras, and after several attempts, he’s finally got his London Marathon place!

KEMP is especially important to Mitch as his mum, Greer, lives with terminal cancer and receives support from the hospice. He’s running to give something back and make his mum proud. 🦋

Having completed an 80km ultra in under 12 hours and founded Rise & Wyre run club, Mitch is ready for another challenge! 🏅

Mitch

Joanne is taking on London for a cause that’s incredibly close to her heart.🦋

KEMP cared for her son-in-law, Ryan, during the final stages of his life after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour at just 26. Now, Jo is running in Ryan’s memory to help other local families receive the same care and support. A member of Kidderminster & Stourport Athletics Club , she’s already completed the Birmingham Marathon – so she knows what she’s signed up for! 💙

Joanne

Rob was inspired to support KEMP after losing his mum to brain cancer, helping more local families access specialist hospice and bereavement care.

He’s already raised thousands, completed nine half marathons and even tackled the Worcester Half dressed as our Butterfly mascot! 🦋 With a 1:38 half marathon PB, Rob is now ready for the full 26.2 miles – fuelled by Jelly Babies, Adele and plenty of Vaseline! 😅

Rob

Jodie has been promising herself a marathon for her 21st, 30th and 40th birthdays. Now, on her 50th birthday weekend, she’s finally doing it! 🎉

Her close friend and KEMP legend, Richard, was supported by the hospice during his illness with a brain tumour, alongside his wife Lucy and their children.

Inspired by the care and support they received, Jodie is taking on 26.2 miles in Richard’s memory – despite freely admitting she’s not a runner! She’s determined to make every mile count… and this will definitely be her “ONE and ONLY” marathon!💙

Jodie

Jack has had the London Marathon as a long-standing goal, and this time he’s running for a cause close to home.

Jack has seen first-hand the difference KEMP can make, including when his best friend’s mum was cared for by the hospice. His brother Rhys also ran London for KEMP in 2026, so now Jack is continuing the family fundraising tradition. After completing the Manchester Marathon, he’s ready for his next challenge – London 2027!💙

Jack

Katie is taking on the London Marathon 2027 to give back to the community she grew up in and say thank you to KEMP Hospice.🦋

Around 10 years ago, KEMP supported her beloved grandma, “Granny Grumps”, providing palliative care so she could spend her final days at home with family. Now, as she approaches her 30th birthday, Katie is taking on London in Granny Grumps’ memory and to help other families receive the same incredible support. 💙

Katie

Alex is the youngest member of #TeamKEMP 2027 – and he’ll be celebrating his 20th birthday on marathon weekend! 🎂

A newly qualified golf professional at Ombersley Golf Club, Alex has already supported KEMP through charity golf events and a 72-hole challenge that raised over £1,000. Running London has been a lifelong dream, and now he’s swapping his golf clubs for running shoes to take on 26.2 miles for KEMP. 🦋

Alex

Fraser is taking on his first marathon, but he’s no stranger to pushing himself!

He’s tackled the 31-mile Worcestershire Way and previously ran 100 miles in a month, raising an incredible £2,300 for the British Heart Foundation. Now he’s taking on 26.2 miles through London for KEMP, with plans to get local businesses and his wider network behind his fundraising. 🦋

Fraser

How To Support Our Runners

Prefer to give to the team as a whole? You can make a general donation to our London Marathon Campaign by clicking the button below — your gift will be added to our overall team total, helping us provide care and support to local people when they need it most.

Why Your Support Matters

At KEMP Hospice, all our care and support services are provided free of charge. We rely on people who take part in our events to help fundraise and ensure our services remain free of charge now and in the future.

Each year, we must raise around £1.9 million and by signing up to our events, fundraising or sponsoring someone taking on a challenge in aid of KEMP, you will be helping to ensure we can continue to be there for people when they need us.

Find out more about all of our events or sign up to hear the latest news and updates from KEMP Hospice.