Congratulations to John Baalham from our Brentwood office for completing the London Marathon 2026 – his second – on Saturday 25th April in 4 hours 14 minutes.
Another great effort from John, who ran a personal best on what was a ‘ridiculously hot day’ as he put it, which he was delighted with considering the temperature. He is now in the Guinness Book of Records as one of the 59,830 participants that finished the marathon this year.
John ran to support St Luke’s Hospice (Basildon And District) Limited and is well on the way to his target of raising £700 for a charity that is close to he heart.
“I’m proud to have run the 2026 London Marathon in support of St Luke’s Hospice, an incredible charity that provides compassionate end of life care to those who need it most.
St Luke’s supports thousands of individuals and families during the most difficult times, offering not only expert medical care but also dignity, comfort and respect. They also continue to support families after the loss of a loved one through counselling and bereavement services. Despite the vital work they do, they rely heavily on charitable donations to continue providing this care.
This cause is deeply personal to me. St Luke’s cared for my brother Chris during his five year battle with Cancer. The kindness, respect and support they showed him and all of us as family will never be forgotten. Chris was always so grateful for everything they did.”
John completed his first London Marathon in April 2022 in 4 hours 17 minutes.
An awesome effort, physically, plus he also raised £2,636.00 for St Luke’s Hospice (Basildon and District).
Great work John.
