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Race Against Dementia 2027 Double TCS London Marathon Charity Place Terms & Conditions

By accepting a Race Against Dementia charity place in the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions.

1. Charity Place Registration

  • Participants must be aged 18 or over on the day of the event.

  • Charity places are awarded through an application process and are offered at the discretion of Race Against Dementia.

  • Successful applicants must accept their place by paying the £100 registration fee within 14 days of receiving their offer.

  • The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

  • Race Against Dementia reserves the right to withdraw a charity place if false or misleading information is provided during the application process.

2. Fundraising Commitment

  • By accepting a Race Against Dementia charity place, you agree to raise a minimum of £2,500 for Race Against Dementia.

  • You agree to actively fundraise throughout your marathon journey and work towards achieving your fundraising commitment.

  • Race Against Dementia will provide fundraising support, guidance and resources to help you reach your target.

  • You may be asked to meet interim fundraising milestones throughout your marathon journey. These will be communicated by Race Against Dementia.

  • If you are concerned that you may not achieve the minimum fundraising target, you agree to contact Race Against Dementia as early as possible to discuss your progress.

  • Race Against Dementia reserves the right to withdraw your charity place before race day if there is insufficient fundraising progress or engagement with your fundraising, at its sole discretion.

  • The full minimum fundraising amount of £2,500 must be received by the fundraising deadline communicated by Race Against Dementia.

  • The £2,500 minimum fundraising commitment excludes Gift Aid.

  • All funds raised are charitable donations to Race Against Dementia and are non-refundable.

3. Confirmation of Your Place

  • Your charity place is only confirmed once:

    • your £100 registration fee has been received;

    • you have completed the official participant registration process by the deadlines set by London Marathon Events for the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon; and

    • you have accepted these Terms & Conditions.

4. Participant Responsibilities

  • You take part in the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon at your own risk and are responsible for ensuring you are medically fit to participate.

  • You agree to follow all instructions issued by London Marathon Events, event officials, medical teams and Race Against Dementia staff.

  • You agree to comply with all Terms & Conditions, rules and regulations set by London Marathon Events.

  • You are responsible for arranging and paying for your own travel, accommodation, insurance (where appropriate) and any other costs associated with taking part.

5. Withdrawal or Cancellation by the Participant

  • If you are no longer able to take part, you must notify Race Against Dementia as soon as possible.

  • Charity places cannot be transferred to another person.

  • Charity places cannot be deferred. Race Against Dementia charity places are valid only for the Saturday event of the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon.

  • The £100 registration fee is non-refundable.

  • Any funds raised before your withdrawal will remain with Race Against Dementia and cannot be refunded.

6. Event Changes or Cancellation

  • Race Against Dementia is not responsible for any changes made to the event by London Marathon Events, including changes to the route, date, format or event schedule.

  • If the event is postponed or cancelled, all funds raised will remain charitable donations to Race Against Dementia and cannot be refunded.

7. Photography and Media

  • By taking part, you understand that photographs and video footage may be taken during the event by Race Against Dementia and London Marathon Events.

  • You consent to Race Against Dementia using these images and recordings for marketing, promotional and fundraising purposes unless you notify us in writing before the event.

8. Data Protection

  • Your personal information will be processed in accordance with Race Against Dementia’s Privacy Policy.

  • Your data will be used to administer your charity place, provide fundraising support and stewardship, and fulfil our obligations relating to the event.

  • Where necessary, your information may be shared with London Marathon Events for the purposes of administering your participation.

9. Liability

  • Race Against Dementia accepts no responsibility for any injury, illness, loss or damage suffered as a result of your participation in the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon, except where liability cannot be excluded by law.

10. Acceptance

By accepting a Race Against Dementia charity place, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to these Terms & Conditions.