What to expect on the day
Here you will find everything you need to know to get ready for The Banham Marsden March and what you can expect on the big day!
Essentials to bring with you
1. Comfortable clothes & shoes
Choose comfortable trainers or walking shoes and your Banham Marsden March t-shirt and cap. Don't forget to attach your personalised back panel.
2. Your participant number
Everyone taking part must always wear their participant number. Under 16s also need to wear the wristband included in their pack.
3. A water bottle
We’ll have bottles of water available at checkpoints on-route, but please ensure you bring your own bottle of water to use at our refillable stations and some light snacks.
4. Coach tickets
If you have booked coach travel you will need to bring your printed coach ticket with you on the day. These are included in your fundraising pack.
What should I wear?
Footwear and clothing suitable for taking part
It is important to choose comfortable footwear and clothing appropriate for the event. We recommend comfortable trainers or walking shoes. Please remember to check the weather and prepare for the day accordingly. This includes wearing clothes that will keep you either warm or cool, packing waterproofs and bringing suncream with you.
Your Banham Marsden March T-shirt and cap
You'll receive a T-shirt and cap in your fundraising pack. If your T-shirt doesn't fit, bring it with you on the day and you can exchange it for another size at the start line (stock is limited).
Your personalised back panel
Your back panel is your personal space to share your own message about why you are taking part and to inspire your fellow participants. We encourage you to customise it and attach it to the back of your T-shirt on the day using the safety pins included in your pack.
Fancy dress is encouraged!
Many people choose to take part in costumes. On the day you’ll see teams with brilliant costumes, accessories, and customised back panels.
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...
Make breakthroughs happen
Together, we're funding life-saving cancer research that will help us diagnose cancer earlier and provide better, more personalised treatments.
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.