London Marathon Events

London Marathon Events (LME), together with its parent charity, the London Marathon Foundation, works to inspire activity in all ages, abilities and demographics. LME is a world-leading mass participation events organiser and every year more than 500,000 people take part in its mass or virtual events, primarily in running and swimming.

The company and charity were created by Chris Brasher and John Disley, co-founders of the London Marathon. First held on 29 March 1981, the London Marathon has grown into the most popular marathon on the planet, with more than half a million people now applying for a place in the ballot. It is the world’s biggest one day annual fundraising event and has raised more than £1.1 billion for charity. LME now organises more than twenty mass participation events each year and passes its surplus through corporate gift aid to the London Marathon Foundation, which has awarded grants totalling more than £100 million to projects that inspire people to become and remain active.

LME’s event portfolio includes:

• TCS London Marathon, TCS London Marathon My Way, TCS Mini London Marathon and TCS Mini London Marathon in schools

• Brighton Marathon Weekend (Brighton Marathon, Brighton & Hove 10K and Brighton Miles)

• Big Half, Big Relay and Big Mile

• Swim Serpentine

• Vitality London 10,000

• Vitality Westminster Mile

• The Royal Parks Half

• Standard Chartered Great City Race

We hold four values at the heart of our work:

- Caring: We value each other, our customers and the positive impact we make

- Curious: We open our minds to new ideas, perspectives and ways of working

- Exceptional: We strive to be the best and to redefine the art of the possible

- Fun: We create joy, happiness and memories that last a lifetime