The London Marathon has become an annual, inspiring and colourful fixture in the world’s sporting calendar since the inaugural race on 29 March 1981: a celebration of fun, fundraising and fancy dress.

Over the years more than a million people have completed the 26.2-mile course – which runs from Blackheath to The Mall, with a spectacular finish in front of Buckingham Palace, showcasing the very best that the capital city has to offer.

By joining #TeamDEBRA for this iconic event, you can help DEBRA to provide care and support to people living with the painful genetic skin condition, EB, and fund research into future treatments.

We are a UK EB charity; a national medical research charity and patient support organisation for anyone in the UK living with an inherited form of EB, their family members, carers, plus healthcare professionals and researchers specialising in epidermolysis bullosa (EB).