Stu & Vic

We're running the London Marathon 2027 to fight for lung health!

London Marathon 2027 – For Dad, For Breath, For Us ❤️

Here we go again… London Marathon 2027.

In April 2027, we’ll be standing on that start line together, taking on 26.2 miles for Asthma + Lung UK and this one means more than any before.

For me (Vic), this will be my fourth London Marathon. It’s been three years since I last crossed the finish line in April 2024, but the reason I run has never changed.

 My Dad, William Woodley, is my why

2027 marks five years since we lost him. Five years of missing his laugh, his support, and the way he made everything feel okay. He would have been my biggest cheerleader, the one shouting the loudest from the sidelines and every time I run, I carry him with me.

Every mile is for him. Every step is because of him.

This time, I’m not doing it alone.

Stuart is back on the start line with me, with unfinished business.

Last year, he showed incredible strength and determination, pushing himself all the way to mile 18 before having to walk the rest home, but still refusing to give up. He crossed that finish line for my Dad, for our family, for the charity and for all the people who donated to this great charity, that says everything about the heart behind this challenge.

But 2027 is about coming back stronger, about finishing what he started and about proving to ourselves what we’re capable of.

 Together, this run is more than a race:

·       It’s a tribute to a much-loved Dad, 5 years on

·       It’s a comeback after setbacks and challenges

·       It’s a continuation of a journey that started years ago

·       It’s awareness of lung conditions

·       It’s for everyone who struggles to breathe

·       And it’s a reminder that even through loss, we keep moving forward

We’re running for Asthma + Lung UK, for those who struggle for every breath, for families living with lung conditions, and for a future where no one has to fight just to breathe.

Because the truth is simple:
Breathing shouldn’t be something anyone has to think about.

 So we’ll show up.

We’ll put one foot in front of the other.

We’ll push through the hard miles.

And this time, we run it all the way.

 If you’re able to support us, thank you. Every donation makes a real difference, helping fund research, support families, and bring hope to those who need it most.

Dad will be with us every step of the way. Always. ❤️

Every minute, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a lung condition. We want to make a difference. 

We’re running the London Marathon 2027 for Asthma + Lung UK, the only UK charity that fights for everyone’s right to breathe. Every pound we're able to raise will take us a step closer to a world where everyone has healthy lungs.

Just £24 can support a researcher at the start of their career to carry out an hour of lung health research to ensure we attract and keep the best scientific minds to focus on lung disease.

Any support would be amazing in my fight for lung health!