TCS London Marathon
Experience the renowned atmosphere of the TCS London Marathon, the most popular marathon on the planet, with its grand finale on The Mall itself!
Charity places- Sun 26 Apr 2026
09:30
Age 18 & over
£50-£100
- 26.2 miles road running + 266 ft ascent
Event overview
The TCS London Marathon is the most popular marathon on the planet with a world record-breaking 1,113,813 people entering the ballot for the 2026 event.
The 2026 event is the 46th edition and is set to make history by becoming the biggest marathon ever held anywhere in the world. More than 56,000 people took part in the 2025 TCS London Marathon, which beat the current record of 55,646 finishers set by the TCS New York Marathon in November 2024.
It's route tours the capital's most famous landmarks and enjoys incredible crowd support! The TCS London Marathon is broadcast live on BBC platforms in the UK and in more than 190 countries around the world.
Highlights
big and prestigious
One of the world's largest and most prestigious running events with an unrivalled atmosphere.
Pass London's famous landmarks
Classic route on closed roads featuring the Cutty Sark, The Shard and Tower Bridge.
Abbott World Marathon Majors
One of six of the largest and most-renowned marathons in the world.
A World Athletics Elite Road Race
The only UK marathon to be recognised as a World Athletics Elite Road Race.
Event community
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Event details
- Event expo
- Event village
- Fancy dress
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Traders at event
- Wheelchair users
Location
- Bag storage
- Cafe
- Changing facilities
- Entertainment
- Music
- Toilets
- Urban
Route
- Distance markers
- Entertainment
- First aid
- Food stations
- Marshals
- No cut off time
- Point to point
- Sweeper
- Toilets
- Traffic free
- Water stations
- Wave start
- Way markers
- GPX available
Sustainability
- Optional medal
- Optional t-shirt
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
What's included
- Certificate
- Chip timing
- Eco goody bag
- Event app
- Map
- Medal
- Race photo
- Technical t-shirt
- Training plan
Do it for charity
Looking to do this event for charity? Charity entry options are explained on the London Marathon charity places for 2026 page.
Environment
The Royal Parks
The Royal Parks charity cares for the eight Royal Parks in London for everyone to enjoy.
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Fundraising incentives
- Training plan
- Training guide
- Dedicated contact
- Memento
- Prize draw
Get a place from the charity.
Sign up
£75
Fundraise
£2,000
Health and Medical
Meningitis Research Foundation
Meningitis and septicaemia can kill or disable in hours. We provide life-saving information and fund vital medical research into the diseases.
- Running vest
- Personalised running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Bespoke training plan
- Pro training advice
- Training days
- Dedicated contact
- Cheer squad on the day
- Post-race reception
- Refreshments
- Free massage
- Exclusive social group
- Certificate
- Pre-event training sessions
Get a place from the charity.
Sign up
£75
Fundraise
£2,300
Entries
- Age 18 & over
- 56000 places
- Ballot closed
- Ballot
- Charity places
- Collect race pack
- Enter online
- Event merch available