1a. I commit to raising at least the minimum sponsorship of £1,000 for the Berlin Marathon 2025.
1b. £700 of my minimum fundraising target is due to Spinal Research by 21st May 2025, with the remainder received within four weeks of the event date.
1c. If I do not reach the first fundraising target of £700 by 21st May 2025, Spinal Research has the right to revoke your place. If you have any concerns regarding reaching your fundraising target, please do contact the Events Team, they are here to help and support you.
2a. You acknowledge that Spinal Research may incur costs as a result of your joining (e.g., cost of charity entry, producing and sending/technical kit/t-shirt) this challenge. The objective is to raise as much sponsorship as possible
2b. If I do not take part in the event, any sponsorship money raised will be treated as donations unless my sponsors contact Spinal Research directly for a refund.
2c. If I cancel my place after the portal has shut, I am not guaranteed to defer my place to the following year.
3a. I will create a fundraising page, or fundraise offline, under my name only. I understand that I cannot share a fundraising page with other participants or use the same fundraising page for multiple fundraising events unless agreed with Spinal Research.
3b. I will pay my registration fee under my name only unless agreed with the event manager
3c. I agree to raise all money using legal methods and complying with the fundraising advice given by Spinal Research.
4. I understand that Gift Aid is not included in my minimum sponsorship, but that money raised from Gift Aid is a valuable bonus for Spinal Research.
5. I confirm that, to the best of my knowledge, my general state of health and fitness is good and I take full responsibility for my training. I take part in this event at my own risk.
6. I confirm that I will be the minimum age required to take part in the event. For more information on specific ages for events please email
events@spinal-research.org.
7. All funds raised for Spinal Research through the event will be made payable to Spinal Research.
8. I agree to Spinal Research storing the information that I have provided on their database.
9. I give Spinal Research permission to use any photographs/videos taken of me at this event on their website and via social media platforms, to raise awareness of the charity.
10. I agree to the terms and conditions set out by the event organiser for the event I am involved in. Please email
events@spinal-research.org for official
Berlin Marathon terms and conditions.
11. I agree that Spinal Research may share my details with the event organiser.
12. I understand that my registration fee is non-refundable and it cannot be rolled over to next year’s Berlin Marathon or another event.
13. I will contact Spinal Research immediately if I think I will not be able to participate in the event.
14. When Spinal Research establishes contact described as “urgent”, I will respond via email/telephone/in writing as quickly as possible.