2026 London Marathon - Army Benevolent Fund
On 26 April 2026, I’ll be running the TCS London Marathon in support of the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) — the national charity of the British Army.
From the child of a young serving parent to a 104-year-old veteran, the ABF provides vital support whenever and wherever it’s needed. For generations, it has stood beside soldiers, veterans, and their families, ensuring that those who serve for Britain are never left behind. The freedoms we enjoy today were hard-won, paid for with the unwavering dedication and sacrifice of those who served. Soldiers risk their lives, families endure long separations, and all too often, the cost of service extends beyond the battlefield.
This year, the world marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), a moment when peace was reclaimed and freedom prevailed. We honour that victory, but we also recognize that service and sacrifice did not end in 1945. Today, men and women in the British Army continue to protect and defend, standing ready to safeguard the freedoms we hold dear.
I’m proud to be running the 2026 London Marathon for them. Please join me in honouring the British Armed Forces—past and present—many of whom have fought alongside Canadian and American forces, both historically and in today’s ongoing missions to protect peace and freedom, domestically and globally.
Your donation, no matter the size, will help ensure that soldiers, veterans, and their families receive the support they need and deserve. It will also secure my place in the marathon, allowing me to run in support of this vital cause.
Please reach out to me with any questions.
Cheers,
Cole
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Dominic Lee
Very good luck Cole
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Tom Q
Good luck Cole!
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Nathan Watts
Good luck Cole, sure you’ll smash it!
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Jdawson
Go Cole - sub 4.5 hours please!
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Ruaridh Duff
Good luck Cole!
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Susan Bartlett
Love that you’re doing this and that you’re involving a worthy beneficiary. Best of luck with training.
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Mariya Lysenko
Good luck Cole!
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Ollie Luxton
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Paul Whiteley
26.2 miles? Bit excessive just to get a medal, mate. Enjoy the day Cole.
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Chloe Gal
Well done Cole, incredible achievement!
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Becky Rothfield
Good luck Cole! Will be cheering you on from the side-lines!
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Jeremy Stamper
Good luck Cole! Try and enjoy it!
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Philippe Begin
Break a leg.
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Christopher Lloyd-davies
Good luck!
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Mac Jagger
Run fast!
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Lucy Jagger
🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻
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Unc v. Kipchoge for the belt
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Quinton Watt
Go get em!
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Julian Brady
Not impressed with the Strava chart!
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Arnaldo
Keep it up buddy!
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Tara Palmer
Good luck Cole!!
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Zoe C
What an experience, good luck!
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Lucy Hill
Best of luck Cole. Run like you are being chased! :-)
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Good luck Cole!