BASICS Essex is pleased to share the outstanding efforts of this year’s London Marathon runners, with 21 inspiring individuals taking on the challenge on behalf of our emergency medical charity.

This year, our inspiring runners raised a total of over £35,000 for the charity from fundraising efforts, which will support us with equipment, training and maintaining the day-to-day operations of the charity, allowing our volunteer clinicians to provide life-saving support across Essex communities.

Alongside this incredible support, we saw some incredible runner journeys including Jamie Campbell from Southend who broke a Guinness World Record attempt as ‘World Fastest Shrimp’ and an unlikely duo of veteran runners John and his Grand-daughter Katie, who combined have completed the marathon over 39 times.

Damon Nugent also received his ‘London Classic’ medal for finishing three competitive races, while we witnessed first-time runners Tracey and Max accomplish their first London Marathon in great time!

Paul Gates, Chairman, “I would like to say thank all of our runners who have shown incredible spirit in their fundraising efforts, which will go a long way in supporting the charity. They are real lifesavers as without their energy and ability to raise the tremendous amount we would be unable to do what we do and save lives across Essex. We are also pleased to announce that we now have spaces for the London 2026 Marathon."

Learn more about 2026 places here.