About The March

The Banham Marsden March is The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity's flagship fundraising event. Taking place each May, thousands of walkers embark on the 15 mile route from Chelsea and Sutton, between the two Royal Marsden hospital sites, or join for the last 5 miles on our family friendly route. 

Together we walk to transform the lives of cancer patients.

Ways to get involved

15-mile route 

Take on our 15-mile route and walk from Chelsea to Sutton between the two Royal Marsden hospitals in London. The route is step free and perfect for family, friends, wheelchairs, pets, and prams.

Five-mile route 

Join our family friendly five-mile route, which follows the final miles of the 15-mile route. The route is step free and perfect for family, friends, wheelchairs, pets, and prams.

Walk at home 

Organise your own walk with The Banham Marsden March at Home and walk together with family and friends and raise funds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Taking part is simple. Choose your route and distance, and explore the best of your local area. 

Since the event began in 2011 our incredible walkers have raised over £17m for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money solely to support The Royal Marsden, a world-leading cancer centre. With the vital funds raised by The Banham Marsden March we help ensure our 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

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Support life-saving research 
including clinical trials and the development of new drugs that will transform the lives of cancer patients across the UK and around the world.
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Fund state-of-the-art equipment, that is vital to achieving major breakthroughs in cancer research and ensuring more effective and efficient diagnosis and treatment. 
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Offer patients world-leading treatment and care, delivering tailored and personalised treatment, which cares for the whole person, not just their illness. 
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Fund modern patient environments, allowing the hospital to build new facilities and refurbish existing ones, so patients are cared for in the most welcoming, dignified and peaceful environments. 

Find out more about The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity at royalmarsden.org

Our sponsor, Banham

Banham’s generous commitment over the past decade has been a huge part of the event’s success and we are so grateful for their support. 

Team Banham has walked with us every year since 2015, and in 2025 we are proud to celebrate 10 years of our amazing partnership. 

Banham holds almost 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. 

Visit Banham's website

 

Team Banham's amazing support

Since our partnership began, over 620 members of Team Banham have taken part in The Banham Marsden March Events.

Together, they have covered a total distance of over 7,400 miles.

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Team Banham has raised more than £190,000 since 2015 - an incredible total to support the Charity's vital work.