Lichfield auctioneer steps up London Marathon training for We Love Lichfield and Parkinson’s UK

26.2-mile course on April 26

LICHFIELD auctioneer Richard Winterton is making his final preparations to run the 2026 London Marathon.

Richard has been training hard ahead to take on the legendary 26.2-mile course on Sunday, April 26, in aid of two organisations especially close to his heart – Parkinson’s UK and We Love Lichfield.

Each year the TCS London Marathon attracts more than 50,000 participants ranging from the world’s most decorated elite athletes to thousands of amateur runners, creating a unique global spectacle where ‘weekend warriors’ share the start line with Olympic legends.

“After recently turning 60, I wanted to do something special,” said father-of-four Richard.

“Training for the London Marathon has been every bit the challenge I expected and much more!

“But the knowledge that I’m running for two such important causes has kept me motivated to give it everything I can.

“I’ve also been bowled over by the strength of people’s generosity as well as their encouragement.

“Every donation will make a real difference and is hugely appreciated and I want to say a massive thank you to everyone for their support.”

We Love Lichfield is one of The Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire’s place-based funds and, since starting more than a decade ago, has given away £462,000 in over 500 awards to 237 recipients across Lichfield District.

Donations are invested through an endowment fund, with the returns awarded to support local community and voluntary groups now and long into the future.

Richard can be sponsored via two links:

We Love Lichfield www.justgiving.com/page/richard-winterton-2 

Parkinson’s UK www.justgiving.com/page/richard-winterton-1

Pictured top of page: Marathon man Richard Winterton
Photo by Robert Yardley