19/04/2026
The National Kidney Federation (NKF) is delighted to announce that long-standing supporter Ed Gorman will be running the 2026 London Marathon in April on behalf of the charity.
After an incredible 12 consecutive years of being unsuccessful in the public ballot, Ed has secured the NKF’s one and only charity place for this year’s iconic event and will finally run his hometown marathon for the very first time.
The 2026 race will mark Ed’s 17th marathon, adding London to an impressive list that includes Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, Rome, Milan, Copenhagen, New York, Southampton, Lisbon, Valencia, Brighton, Chicago, Geneva, Berlin, Manchester and Cologne. Over the years, many friends, family members and colleagues have supported his fundraising efforts, helping him make a meaningful difference for kidney patients across the UK.
Ed’s connection with the NKF dates back to 2010, when his father-in-law became one of the UK’s very first “pooled” kidney transplant patients. During that pioneering time, the NKF provided vital support and information to the family before and after the transplant. Inspired by that experience, Ed began running marathons to raise funds for the charity, raising more than £4,000 in his first fundraising marathon in Paris in 2011 alone.
Charity places in the London Marathon are highly sought after, and the NKF awards just one place each year. The charity is proud to have Ed represent them in 2026 and is incredibly grateful for his continued dedication and commitment.
Funds raised will help the NKF continue to provide its free national Helpline, patient information, peer support services, and advocacy for the 7.2 million people affected by kidney disease in the UK.
Supporters wishing to donate to Ed’s London Marathon challenge can do so via his sponsorship page:
https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/ed-gorman?utm_campaign=website&utm_medium=email&utm_source=enthuse .
