🥇 Think you can predict my marathon time? Let’s find out.
This year, I am running the London Marathon 2026 to raise money for Help & Care – and I am turning the whole thing into a game.
You pick a finish time. I try to beat it. And depending on how things go… either you donate – or I do.
It is simple, fun, and every bet helps support people who truly need it.
🎯 How the Challenge Works
Here is the deal:
Choose a target time from the table below.
Submit your bet using the form.
I run the marathon.
After the race:
If I am faster than your chosen time → you donate the amount listed under “I win – you pay”.
If I am slower → I donate the amount under “I lose – I pay”.
It is friendly competition with a charitable twist – and yes, you are absolutely allowed to bet against me.
❤️ Why Your Participation Matters
Every pound raised goes to Help & Care, an organisation that, amongst others, supports men with mental health challenges – a cause I can relate to very closely. Your bet is not just a game – it is a way to make a real impact.
Whether you are cheering me on or secretly hoping I hit the wall at kilometre 35, your involvement helps create positive change.
The Betting Table
| Time to beat | I win – you pay (£) | I lose – I pay (£) |
|---|---|---|
| 02:50:00 | 75.00 | 0.50 |
| 02:51:00 | 50.00 | 1.00 |
| 02:52:00 | 40.00 | 1.50 |
| 02:53:00 | 30.00 | 2.00 |
| 02:54:00 | 27.50 | 2.50 |
| 02:55:00 | 25.00 | 3.00 |
| 02:56:00 | 22.50 | 3.50 |
| 02:57:00 | 20.00 | 4.00 |
| 02:58:00 | 17.50 | 4.50 |
| 02:59:00 | 15.00 | 5.00 |
| 03:00:00 | 12.50 | 5.50 |
| 03:01:00 | 10.00 | 6.00 |
| 03:02:00 | 9.00 | 6.50 |
| 03:03:00 | 8.00 | 7.00 |
| 03:04:00 | 7.00 | 7.50 |
| 03:05:00 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
| 03:06:00 | 5.00 | 8.50 |
| 03:07:00 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| 03:08:00 | 3.00 | 9.50 |
| 03:09:00 | 2.00 | 10.00 |
| 03:10:00 | 1.00 | 10.50 |
🔥 Join the Challenge
Pick your target time, enter your details, and you are officially part of the game.
Place your bet below – and let us make this marathon unforgettable.
💸 Want to support the cause directly?
If you’d like to donate without betting, you can do that too via my Enthuse fundraising page.
🧠 FAQ – Quick Answers
How will I know if I won or lost the bet?
After the marathon, I will publish my official finish time and notify all participants.
When do I donate?
Only after the race – and only if I beat your chosen time.
How do you track the time?
The London Marathon provides an official chip time, which will be publicly available. You can even track me directly via the TCS London Marathon app.
Can I place more than one bet?
Absolutely. The more, the better. However, I will hold you up to each placed bet.
🏁 Let’s make this fun – and let’s make a difference
Whether you believe in my legs or bet on my downfall, your participation helps raise money for a meaningful cause.
Thanks for being part of this challenge. Now pick your time – and let the games begin.