Running event

TCS London Marathon

Event details

When: Sunday 26th April 2026
End: Sunday 26th April 2026
Activity type: London, Runs
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Join our team!

Thank you to everyone who applied for a charity place in the London Marathon 2026. Due to high demand and limited availability, all our places have now been filled.

If you’ve secured your own place through the official London Marathon ballot, we’d love to welcome you to our team! Every mile you run will help support local hospice care.

Contact our team to get involved. You'll receive support and fundraising resources throughout your marathon journey!

Call us: 01903 871820
Email us: events-cth@stbh.org.uk

At a glance

This iconic event needs no explanation, It’s simply the biggest and best marathon in the whole of the UK! We'll be there on the day cheering along all our fantastic runners who are taking place, could that include you? If you're lucky to get in the ballot, you can expect:

💛Fantastic route through the capital
💛 Popular run with lots of buzz throughout the city
💛 Help with your fundraising from our experienced events team

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What you'll get

From us:
💛 A finishers medal (from event organisers)
💛 Chestnut Tree House running vest so you can stride with pride
💛 Help with your fundraising from our experienced team

Why take on the London Marathon for Chestnut Tree House?

From training runs to Strava running challenges, stay connected to get the most out of being part of Team Chestnut…

  • Facebook Group: Sharing is caring. Join our Chestnut Tree House Run Group to chat and share stories, tips, and ideas.
  • Running Hub: Updated regularly, your Running Info Hub, covers everything from training tips to nutritional advice.
  • Strava Club: A Team Chestnut Running Club, where you can join events and training runs. Maybe find a running buddy too.

JustGiving pages are the easiest way to start fundraising, as you can set them up quickly, share them across social media immediately (even connect it to Strava), and all money come directly to us. JustGiving also takes care of all Gift Aid!

Or, if you prefer things old school – then we have a handy sponsorship form you can download to collect your fundraising.

About TCS London Marathon.
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Starting and finishing point: St James’ Part and finishing at Greenwich Park.

London Marathon are committed to sustainability and make sure they are recycling as much as possible from the race. You can find out more about their sustainability commitment on their website. 

  • London Marathon is a very accessible race and have lots of information on their website about participants taking place with a disability.
  • You’re able to take the Marathon on in a wheelchair
  • If you need to run with a guide runner – your guide does get free entry.
  • You must be age 18.

Find out about Accessibility