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About the march

Join us to help save the lives of people with cancer everywhere. 

The Banham Marsden March is The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity's flagship fundraising event. Taking place each May, thousands of participants embark on the 15-mile route from Chelsea to Sutton, between our two hospitals, or join the final five miles on our family friendly route. 

Ways to take part

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5-mile route

Join our family friendly five-mile route, which follows the final miles of the 15-mile route.

The route is step free and perfect for family, friends, wheelchairs, pets, and prams.
Ticket prices:

  • Adult: £15
  • Children age 11-17: £10
  • Children under 11: Free
  • Group discount: Save 50% when you register a team of six or more
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15-mile route

Take on the 15-mile route from Chelsea to Sutton.

This step-free route is suitable for all ages and abilities, making it perfect for families, friends, wheelchair users, pet owners and those with prams.

Ticket prices:

  • Adult: £20
  • Children age 11-17: £10
  • Children under 11: Free
  • Group discount: Save 50% when you register a team of six or more
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At home

Organise your own event with The Banham Marsden March at Home and invite family and friends. Taking part is simple.

Choose your route and distance and explore the best of your local area.

Free registration:

  • Invite family and friends
  • Organise your own route

Impact

Since the event began in 2011 our incredible supporters have raised over £23m for The Royal Marsden. 

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to save the lives of people affected by cancer, everywhere. With the vital funds raised by The Banham Marsden March we help ensure our world-leading nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop life-saving treatments, which are used across the UK and around the world. 

Thanks to your support we continue to be there for everyone who needs us. 

The difference you make

With your help The Royal Marsden can...

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Make breakthroughs happen

Together, we're funding life-saving cancer research that will help us diagnose cancer earlier and provide better, more personalised treatments. 

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Offer people with cancer world-leading treatment and care

We fund initiatives that support patients' physical and mental wellbeing from the point of diagnosis, throughout treatment, and beyond. 

Our Sponsor, Banham

Banham’s generous commitment over the past decade has been a huge part of the event’s success, enabling us to continue transforming the lives of people with cancer, and we are so grateful for their support. 

Team Banham has walked with us every year since 2015 and we are proud to have them by our side for every step of the event. 

Trusted since 1926, Banham holds a century of excellence in burglary prevention and is the largest supplier of security and fire systems in London and the South East. Remaining a family-owned business, Banham’s ethos is centred around ensuring a secure future for the next generation, reinforcing the importance of the partnership with The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. 

Team Banham's amazing support 

Since our partnership began, over 800 members of Team Banham have taken part in The Banham Marsden March events. 

Together, they have covered a total distance of over 8,400 miles. 

Team Banham has raised more than £220,000 since 2015 - an incredible total to support the Charity's vital work.