Guernsey Mind said the opportunity to have a place in the London marathon, taking place on 26 April 2026, ensured all funds raised by the designated runner would directly benefit the organisation. Jo Cottel, chief executive of Guernsey Mind, said the charity decided to enter the charity ballot with the hope that it might get a place.

Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia secured her first London Marathon title Sunday after pulling away from Joyciline Jepkosgei near the end. Assefa finished in an unofficial time of 2 hours, 15 minutes and 50 seconds,

Sabastian Sawe used smart tactics to pull away for the men's title in the London Marathon, while Tigst Assefa smashed the women’s-only world record.