Training plans are officially underway as 15 supporters of the Greenfingers Charity are confirmed to take on the 2026 London Landmarks Half Marathon, raising vital funds for children’s hospice gardens across the UK.
Taking place on Sunday 12th April 2026, the iconic 13.1-mile race through the heart of the capital will once again see the horticulture and garden retail industry come together in support of the charity.
Among those taking part is a team from HSK, with Roisin Wilson, Sarah Ruch and Matt Street all lining up on the start line. They will be joined by a strong contingent from British Garden Centres, including Libby and Amy Stubbs, Eve Kerrigan, Ian Hutchinson, Lee Hilton and Jonny Hincks, as well as a dedicated team from Evergreen Garden Care made up of Jamie Rushworth, Andrea Thompson, Steve Gallagher, James Short and James Davies.
James Davies returns for a second consecutive year after completing the London Landmarks Half Marathon in 2025 and enjoying the experience so much that he signed up again as soon as places opened. Also joining the 2026 line-up is Kimberley Hornby George of Hornby George PR, further underlining the breadth of industry support behind Greenfingers’ fundraising efforts.
Together, the runners will take on the closed-road course while raising much-needed funds to help Greenfingers create and maintain magical, therapeutic gardens at children’s hospices nationwide. For many children with life-limiting conditions, these gardens offer precious opportunities to experience the outdoors – to see colour, feel texture, smell flowers and simply enjoy being a child, often at times when these moments would otherwise be out of reach.
About the London Landmarks Half Marathon
Launched in 2014, the London Landmarks Half Marathon was created to shine a spotlight on both London’s iconic landmarks and its lesser-known hidden gems. The route weaves through central London, passing world-famous sights alongside quirky curiosities that make the race truly unique.
The full 2026 route details can be found at: www.llhm.co.uk/half-marathon-route
Throughout the race, runners are supported by live music, performers, themed cheer stations and thousands of spectators, with roads closed for the duration to create a vibrant, festival-like atmosphere.
