TCS London Marathon 2026
Everything you need to get started
| Location: | London |
| Event date: | 26/04/26 |
| Register by: | 31/07/25 |
| Registration fee: | £75 (once your place is confirmed) |
| Min. sponsorship: | £2500 |
Experience the London Marathon
Join over 50,000 runners and thousands of spectators and experience an atmosphere like no other. Starting in historic Greenwich, you'll weave through South London before passing the iconic landmarks of Tower Bridge, Big Ben and finishing at Buckingham Palace. The London Marathon is one of the most prestigious marathons in the world and we'll be with you every step of the way.
Your support will bring us one step closer to defeating cancer. Whether you're running for someone affected by cancer, in memory of a loved one or for any reason, your support will fund innovative ways of detecting cancers, discovering new treatment options and producing life-changing research.
Apply for a charity place
Our charity place applications will be open until the end of July 2025.
Apply for a place today! Places are limited so make sure you submit a strong application with as much detail as possible on why you'd like to join #TeamICR and how you'll meet the £2,500 pledge.
We will be reviewing applications before contacting everyone with an outcome. If successful, you will need to pay the £75 registration fee within two weeks of receiving your offer. If you have any questions about the application process, please get in touch with us on 020 3437 6388 or email [email protected].
Use your ballot place
If you are lucky enough to get your own place through the TCS London Marathon public ballot and would like to raise money for the ICR, please get in touch with us. There's no fundraising target, just raise as much as you can and get all the great benefits of being part of #TeamICR!
Why join #TeamICR?
The vital funds that you raise by running with #TeamICR will help us deliver our innovative programme of cancer research. Together we can reach the finishing line.
Find out more about how our appeals for cancer research help patients live well with cancer.
As part of #TeamICR you will receive:
- An ICR running vest or technical t-shirt
- Regular e-newsletters packed full of fundraising and training advice
- Support from our dedicated events team throughout your event journey
- Lively and enthusiastic encouragement from our cheer squad on the day
Stay in touch
Get in touch with us on 020 3437 6388 or email [email protected].
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