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Black History Month

London Marathon Events celebrates Black History Month

Traditionally, Black History Month has celebrated key figures and events in Black history, but this year the organisers wanted to go beyond that to recognise the achievements and contributions that Black people make to the UK every single day. To support this, they’re encouraging people of all ages, from all walks of life, to share their stories – including us!

Our stories

Black History Month heroes

We asked three running crew founders about their sporting heroes and how they’ve been inspired to set up their own community projects.

    • Trojan Gordon

      Youth and community counsellor and co-founder of the Emancipated Run Crew

    • Tyler Williams Green

      CEO and Founder of Hackney-based charity The Outrunners (photo credit: @tylerwilliamsgreen)

    • Leon Parkes

      Strength and conditioning coach and founder of Nov Run Club (photo credit: @hugues.visuals / hugues.squarespace.com)

    • Trojan Gordon

      Youth and community counsellor and co-founder of the Emancipated Run Crew

    • Tyler Williams Green

      CEO and Founder of Hackney-based charity The Outrunners (photo credit: @tylerwilliamsgreen)

    • Leon Parkes

      Strength and conditioning coach and founder of Nov Run Club (photo credit: @hugues.visuals / hugues.squarespace.com)

    • Trojan Gordon

      Youth and community counsellor and co-founder of the Emancipated Run Crew

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Share your story with us

We’ve spoken with a range of inspiring individuals from the black community to find out what black history means to them and how their involvement in running and connection to London Marathon Events has impacted their lives. If you would like to contribute your words, please respond to the following question:

What does black history mean to you?

Please submit your response (no longer than 100 words), including your full name, to BHM@londonmarathonevents.co.uk.

  • You can also check out our social media channels to see what else we’ve been doing to celebrate Black History Month.

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