Run for Wildlife! Apply now for London Marathon 2019

Looking for ways to run the Virgin Money London Marathon 2019 for wildlife conservation?

When: Sunday 28th April 2019  |  Where: London  |  Distance: 26.2 miles

Please note: applications to run with one of DSWF’s charity places are now closed.

If you’ve already got a lucky ballot place but you’re looking to make your miles count for conservation – we would love to hear from you! Simply get in touch with Francesca and join #TeamDSWF’s hints, tips, benefits and support – not forgetting the vital difference our runners will make to our fight to save wildlife!

Email francesca.baldwin@davidshepherd.org or call the office on 01483 272323 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)

Running the marathon is a massive achievement and we will be working alongside our Wildlife Warriors to make it a day they will never forget. We can offer you:

• Tips and advice from Day 1 – from training and nutrition to fundraising and events.
• Help with the set-up of your giving page as well as social media and PR support for your fundraising
• ‘Meet the team’ reception in London  – learn more about DSWF and the projects you will be supporting, meet the other DSWF runners and swap training tips.
• A personalised high quality running vest – to help you perform at your best and stand out in the crowd, allowing friends and family to spot you and cheer you on!
• Expert advice on looking after your body during training and on the day
• Support from our experienced Marathon Mentor to help you with any logistical or training enquiries
• Support on the day – we will be cheering you on loud and clear throughout the day and at the finishing line.

If you have any questions about your application, our dedicated London Marathon coordinator Francesca Sheppardson will be there to support you through every step of your #TeamDSWF London Marathon journey. Email francesca.baldwin@davidshepherd.org or call the office on 01483 272323 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)

Testimonials

“Running for DSWF was one of the best things I have done. From the moment I enquired the team have been nothing but supportive, helpful and friendly. I have done many events for different charities and DSWF by far were the most amazing charity I have raised for. They provided an amazing team to get us to the start including people with vast experience of the event, a physio therapist to keep us in tip-top shape and so much support in our fundraising. Once the marathon was completed we were treated to our favourite drinks and a massage. We received thank you cards as well as an invitation to their Wildlife Artist of the Year awards which was an amazing event. DSWF continue to keep in contact giving updates on how our fundraising money is being used. I loved my experience with DSWF and hope to be part of their fundraising efforts in the future, I would recommend this amazing charity to everybody.” Dani Cox, DSWF Wildlife Warrior 2018

“Running the London Marathon for DSWF was the most incredible experience I have ever had. The day itself is overwhelming and extraordinary, but the months of training and fundraising are difficult. During the training, the fundraising and on the day the support I received from the DSWF team as well as from the other DSWF runners and from Tiger Therapy made an enormous difference. It was a pleasure to do this, and gratifying that the efforts we runners put in can make such a positive difference to the DSWF’s amazing conservation work.” Jon Musker, DSWF Wildlife Warrior 2017

“For all the hard work and dedication you put in, then the reward is 10 times. To think you’re helping to save wild rare animals from extinction is a bigger reward than any medal can give. Good luck to you all, it’s an experience you will never forget, so try to enjoy each and every step!” Joe Moriarty, DSWF Wildlife Warrior 2017

“The chance to run the London Marathon for the David Shepherd Wildlife foundation is one that, in my opinion, you would need to be mad to turn down. Not only is it an opportunity to take part in one of the worlds largest (and best) sporting events but also to become part of an incredible group of motivated, talented and extraordinary people. Running the London Marathon is the phrase used by most, however from experience I know that the big day is really a reward for months of pain and discomfort – such is the demand of a training plan to complete the 26.2 miles. The David Shepherd wildlife foundation, especially Marianne, were a constant source of help, support and motivation to push through the tough times. At the end you will feel many things, pain being one of them, but that is vastly outweighed by the pride of completing something only around 3% of the world’s population have done. If this isn’t enough motivation, if you run for DSWF you will be conscious of the immediate impact your funds will have on saving endangered wildlife globally. So, what are you waiting for? Its the chance to do something amazing, with incredible people for an extremely worthy and necessary cause.” Tom Hicks, DSWF Wildlife Warrior 2018

“This was my 29th London Marathon. Having a Good for Age entry into the Marathon, I decided to run in the memory of David, who inspired me many years ago. Although training wasn’t easy this winter, due to the weather, I thought I had done sufficient. It was probably the hottest London Marathon I had ever run, and turned out to be my slowest! It was obvious after about 12 miles it was going to be hard, so I decided to walk and jog. Wearing the DSWF vest was an inspiration, not only for running in aid of DSWF, but also as my name was on the vest, it was being called out every few yards. The finish was very welcome and at the DSWF gazebo I was given tea and cake and had a wonderful massage. I spent so long there I nearly missed the train home! If anyone wants to run the London Marathon, DSWF is a great cause to run for.” Clive Reid, DSWF Wildlife Warrior 2018