Didn’t get a London Marathon ballot place? The Wingate has something for you
- Wingate
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
Thousands of runners across the country have found out if they made it into the 2027 London Marathon ballot.
If you’d already started picking your race playlist but didn’t get lucky in the ballot this time, don’t mothball your trainers just yet as we have an equally exciting challenge for you.
Run for the Wingate
The Wingate Centre’s four London Marathon charity places have already been given to some brilliant runners (who you’ll be meeting very soon).
But we didn't want those of you still looking for a race to feel like you’d missed out, because you haven't.
We've partnered with the team at Run for Charity, so you can pick a challenge and help us continue supporting SEND children and adults through our activities and residential accommodation.
Follow these simple steps to get started
1. Click here to go to the Wingate’s Run for Charity page
2. Find a full calendar of events
3. Register your place
4. Get fundraising for The Wingate Centre
5. Follow your training plan
6. Turn up on the day and give it your all
There are lots of events to choose from. So, to make it easier we’ve added our feature events. There are just 5 spaces available on each event, so first come, first served!
Pick from:
Run Alton Towers – Saturday 14 November 2027
Nantwich 10K – Sunday 14 March 2027
Manchester Marathon – Sunday 18 April 2027
Edinburgh Marathon – Sunday 30 May 2027
There’s something for whatever type of running – and event – you love.
Run Alton Towers in November covers everything from a kids’ race to a half marathon across two days.
The Nantwich 10K in March is on your doorstep, so you can jog to the start line if you like.
If you still have a marathon in a big city location in your sights, Manchester in April and Edinburgh in May are both on the calendar, with places available now.
Pound the streets to raise those charity pounds
Every pound you raise will go directly to the work we do at the Wingate.
For every £100, four people can take part in our weekly arts and crafts sessions.
For every £500, we can update the equipment in our gymnasium.
For every £1,000, a family with two SEND children can enjoy a four-night stay in our new residential accommodation.
So, if you're still looking for your reason to run, we'd love for that to be us.
