London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Have you ever wanted to run a half marathon? 10 inspiring LSHTM runners, including current and former MSc students, staff and friends of LSHTM, can now tick that off their lists, as they ran 13.1 miles (131 miles as a team) and completed the Cambridge Half Marathon on 3 March, raising over £4,500 to support the next generation of global health leaders to study at LSHTM through the LSHTM Scholarship Fund.

The team have outdone themselves, and exceeded their fundraising goals by almost 50% this year, with the help and support of their friends, colleagues, networks and families. Each runner was supported to set up their own JustGiving fundraising page, as they worked towards their team target, asking for financial support for scholarships in return for their dedication and hard work.   

It was a cold morning, with the threat of snow, as the team assembled on a muddy Midsummer’s Common in Cambridge, to take on their challenge in this historic city. Alongside 12,000 runners, LSHTM’s team of 10 incredible runners lined up to help raise awareness and funds by taking part in this annual event. The day became brighter and stayed dry, as LSHTM staff and students cheered from the sidelines, welcoming our runners over the finish line. 

We are incredibly proud of the team’s hard work and success this year, and were delighted to invite Sebastian, this year’s LSHTM Fund Scholar, to be part of the team. Paying it forward never felt so good as running a half marathon for the fund that is supporting you to fulfil your potential via a scholarship in 2024. 

We want to say a huge thank you and well done to the 2024 Cambridge Half Marathon team at LSHTM! If you want to cycle 55 miles from London to Brighton on 15 September, please register your interest to be considered for a free place. If you want to take part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon in 2025 for LSHTM, you can register your interest now.