Marathon Marc 2026

Running 270km across the Sahara for St. Lawrence Primary School
 
In April 2026, I will be taking on the 40th Edition of the Marathon des Sables — known as the toughest footrace on Earth.
 
Over six days, I’ll cover 270km across the Sahara Desert, including a gruelling 100km long stage, carrying all my own food and equipment in extreme heat.
 
I’m using this challenge to raise funds for St. Lawrence Primary School through The Friends of St. Lawrence, the school’s charity. The money raised will help provide enrichment activities, resources, and experiences that make a real difference to the children’s education and school life.
 
I’d be hugely grateful for your support — whether through a donation, sharing this page, or simply cheering me on along the way.
 
Thank you,
Marc Lockwood
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Debbie Gordon

“Thanks from Rosie”

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3 days ago

Sarah Ridd

“Brilliant caused to support!”

£50

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5 days ago

Michelle Hunt

“Well done. Boss, so glad you didn't break anything 🙌”

£35

13 days ago

Jess

“Go Marc”

£20

14 days ago

Rosie P

“Some horsepower, courtesy of Miley!”

£15

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24 days ago

Rebecca French

“Good Luck, sure you’ll smash it!”

£10

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27 days ago

Cally

“A Man of many talents with a of Gold”

£50

28 days ago

Ryan McCarthy

“Good luck Marc!”

£25

+£6.25 Gift Aid

1 month ago

Tara Wareham

“Good luck”

£10

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1 month ago

Emma

“Good luck Marc”

£25

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2 months ago

Freya & Lainey

“go make yourself a legend at last”

£50

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2 months ago

Lainey

£35

2 months ago

Rosie P

“Good luck Marc! You’ll smash it 💪”

£15

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2 months ago

Victoria

“Good luck 👍”

£10

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2 months ago

Heather

“You’re mad, good luck!”

£10

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2 months ago

Sue

“Good luck !”

£25

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2 months ago

Anonymous

£10

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2 months ago

Alison Hill

“I think you’re mad but good luck. Alison”

£25

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2 months ago

Amanda

“Absolutely brilliant x”

£25

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2 months ago

Anonymous

“Go Marc, go!”

£10

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2 months ago

Greg Pearson

“Get sweating lad!”

£10

2 months ago

Kerry Jenkinson

“Good luck Marc!”

£30

2 months ago

Jacob

“You’re crazy 🙈”

£25

2 months ago

Sue Bowen

“Sounds like torture but good luck anyway”

£25

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2 months ago

Carolyn

“Good luck :)”

£100

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2 months ago

Space cowboy

“Great work matey. You’ll nail it!”

£25

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2 months ago

Jimmy D

£25

2 months ago

Tina Brine

£10

2 months ago

David Brennan

“Some challenge - all the very best!!!”

£25

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2 months ago

Evie

“Good luck!”

£20

2 months ago

Jack Davison

“Yes Locky! Always further, always heavier!! 💪💪”

£100

+£25 Gift Aid

2 months ago

Vera Kent

“Just make sure you get back in one piece, you mad crazy human, Go Go Go Marc”

£25

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2 months ago

emma robertshawe

“Good luck! Sounds like hard work 👊🏼”

£10

2 months ago

Annabel Hillary

“Best of luck Marc - that's one tough challenge!”

£25

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2 months ago

Audrey Mitchell

“Go Marc! Am in awe. Sounds hideous but am sure you will smash it.”

£50

2 months ago

Mimi

“"Supporting you all the way". Wishing you the best.”

£25

2 months ago

Graham & Sheri

“Good luck!”

£100

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2 months ago

Billy & Mags Davison

“EPIC, you crazy man. We know you can do it and behind you all the way! 🙌”

£100

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2 months ago

Clive and Gülen Meredith

“We wish you all the best with your training and we’re sure you’ll enjoy the event.”

£50

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2 months ago

Diamond

“You must be mad to do that!”

£50

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2 months ago

Felicity

“Best of luck Marc!”

£25

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2 months ago

Annabel Burn

“Go go Marc! Hope you are well shod for sand! Lots of luck!”

£25

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2 months ago

Caroline Long

“Go for it Marc! Good luck”

£25

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2 months ago

Jess & Ash

“Go smash it Marc!”

£25

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2 months ago

Jo Bryson

“Go Marc!
May the Ultra gods be with you”

£10

2 months ago

Gemma

“Good luck Marc! This will be your hardest challenge yet!”

£200

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2 months ago

Caroline Collinson-Jones

“Good luck!! Xx”

£25

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2 months ago

CT

“Wishing you all the best locky!”

£5

2 months ago

Daryl Bryant

“Ment to do £30”

£20

2 months ago

Abbatha

“Go smash it Boss”

£10

2 months ago

Daryl Bryant

“Good luck Marc”

£10

2 months ago

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