Royal Free Charity | TCS London Marathon 2026

TCS London Marathon 2026

26 April 2026 
This world renowed 26.2‑mile challenge starts in Greenwich, passes Cutty Sark, goes over the world-famous Tower Bridge, and through Canary Wharf, before finishing on The Mall in front of Buckingham Palace. 

The best way to secure a place in the TCS London Marathon 2026 is through the public ballot. This usually opens shortly after the 2025 event. 

If you’re lucky enough to secure a place, you can run as part of the Royal Free Charity. 

Charity places

We have a number of charity places in the London Marathon for 2026, each with a minimum fundraising target.

Please register your interest below if you’d like to be part of the 2026 Royal Free Charity team.

Event details

Registration fee: £100

Minimum fundraising target: £2,000

Register your interest

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Terms and conditions for runners

Please download our Royal Free Charity: challenge events terms and conditions and confirm you have read and understood them by checking the box below.

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