Samaritans, the Official Charity of the Year for the 2024 TCS London Marathon, has partnered with leading training app, Runna to provide Team Samaritans’ runners with expert training advice and support in the run up to marathon day on 21 April 2024.

The personalised training app will harness its team of professional running coaches, Olympians and physiotherapists to provide tailored training plans to support each individual Team Samaritans runner whether it’s their first marathon or whether they want a faster marathon.

Alongside expert training content and pro bono private training sessions, Runna will also be supporting the leading suicide prevention charity with their ambitious £1.78m fundraising target, by making individual donations* to any #TeamSamaritans runner who subscribes to the Runna app.

As Official Charity of Year, Samaritans’ Believe in Tomorrow campaign aims to remind people there is always hope and that a better tomorrow is possible. With every penny raised, Samaritans will be able to reach more people, answer more calls for help and, ultimately, save lives.

Sarah Ball, Head of Community and Events Fundraising at Samaritans, said, “We’re excited to be partnering with Runna over the next twelve months to give our 2024 TCS London Marathon team the best possible training support as they prepare to cross the start line on 21 April 2024. For us at Samaritans, the marathon journey is just as important as the day itself, and we know that by partnering with Runna, our runners of all different levels will be expertly supported.”

Katie Goble, Marketing and Partnerships Lead at Runna said, “We are deeply honoured to announce our partnership with Samaritans for the upcoming London Marathon. We believe in the transformative power of running, not just for the body, but for the mind also. Samaritans has been a beacon of hope and emotional support for people in crisis, and we are committed to fuelling their charity runners with personalised training plans that maximise their potential. Together, we aim to cross not just the physical finish line, but also the boundaries that limit the human spirit.”

The 2024 London Marathon takes place on Sunday 21 April 2024.  Join Team Samaritans and show you believe in tomorrow, use your ballot place to run the TCS London Marathon for Samaritans. Sign up today and help support more people struggling to cope. Together we can save lives.

*£15.00 donation for a monthly subscription and £25.00 donation for an annual subscription.

Check out the Samaritans RIA Foundation Member profile here  .