The iconic London Marathon takes place on Sunday 26 April 2026, here are just a few of the OKS running the race:

Issy Forbes (MT 2009-14) and Angus (MT 2011-16) – Slide Away

Sibling duo Issy and Angus Forbes are taking on the London Marathon together to raise funds for Kent-based charity Slide Away. The charity offers specialised support to bereaved and grieving children and young people in Kent.

Issy and Angus have raised £4895 of a £5000 target. You can view their JustGiving page here.

You can also track their training on their sibling Instagram page here.

Saskia Piper (MR 2011-16) – Marie Curie

Saskia is running the upcoming London Marathon in aid of Marie Curie – a charity that works hard to support those who are in need of crucial end of life support. This is a cause close to Saskia’s heart and will be the second event she fundraises for in loving memory of her Nani.

Saskia has raised £2021 of a £2500 target. You can view her fundraising page here.

Charles Wells (MR 1994-99) – National Brain Appeal

Fifteen years since he had a brain haemorrhage, Charles is completing the London Marathon to raise funds for The National Brain Appeal. He hopes his efforts will help fund projects to accelerate the adoption of latest innovations in brain recovery.

Charles has raised £430 of a £2000 target. You can view his Just Giving page here.

Katherine Black (née Torry, WL 1998-2003) and Liana Henchman (née Anderson, HH 1998-2003) – Stroke Association

OKS duo, Katherine and Liana, are embarking on the London Marathon in aid of Stroke Association. They aim to raise awareness of the physical and mental damage around stroke and raise fund in support of the charity’s guidance for families.

Both Katherine and Liana’s families have personally been affected by strokes, and are running in memory of Liana’s father, Jerry.

Katherine and Liana have raised £3596 of a £5000 target. You can view their fundraising page here.

Well done to all OKS runners for their fundraising achievement. We look forward to cheering you on!

If you (or an OKS you know) is taking on the marathon and would like to be included, please contact the OKS Office: community@kings-school.co.uk