London Marathon 2026
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Date:
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Location:
London
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Distance:
26.2 miles
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Registration fee:
£100
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Minimum target:
£2250
Could you cross the line for Team Curestarter?
Join us for the world-famous TCS London Marathon 2026, the UK's biggest marathon! This iconic route takes you past many of London's most famous landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Big Ben and the London Eye. This race attracts over 50,000 runners from across the UK and beyond, and thousands more spectators line the streets to cheer you on. The atmosphere and experience is like no other!
If you'd like to run for us, please complete your application here. We will get in touch within 2 weeks to let you know if you have been successful.
If you have a ballot place and would like to run for us, please let us know here.
Why run with us?
Despite years of ground-breaking and progressive research, cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with 1 in 2 of us receiving a diagnosis in our lifetime. We urgently need to start new cancer cures - but we can't do it alone.
Taking part in an event can not only be really rewarding for you, it's also a great way to raise the vital funds we need to support ground-breaking cancer research. We only fund the brightest new ideas in research and each project could be the start of a new cancer cure of the future that will help us put an end to cancer.
But we can't do it without you. Join our London Marathon team at the start line to start new cures for cancer.
How will we support you?
You'll be part of our team of Curestarters running for Worldwide Cancer Research, and nothing beats that race-day feeling of finally crossing the finish line in the world's greatest marathon.
All our runners receive:
- A welcome pack full of tips and fundraising advice
- Unlimited support and advice from our events team to help you with your fundraising
- Access to an online network of fellow runners to provide support and advice
- A running vest or technical t-shirt
- Support from Worldwide Cancer Research staff cheering you on to the finish line
- An exclusive post-race runners' reception, located close to the finish line
If you have any questions, please contact our events team on +44 (0)300 777 7910, or email [email protected].
Read our event terms and conditions.
Other events
Already have your own event place?
If you would like to raise money for Worldwide Cancer Research we'd love to welcome you to our team of Curestarters!
FAQs
How do I set up an online fundraising page?
We recommend using Just Giving to set up a fundraising page. Visit JustGiving and click on "Fundraise for us". You'll be taken through the steps to set up and personalise your fundraising page. If you have any questions or need some help to do this, please get in touch.
How do I tell you about my fundraising plans?
We would love to hear about your plans for fundraising and support you however we can with materials and guidance. Go to "I already have an event place" page, complete the short online form and we'll be in touch.
Do you have fundraising packs or resources?
You can download some resources here and we will post you a fundraising pack once you have confirmed your fundraising plans with us.
If you need any additional branded materials such as t-shirts, balloons, banners, pens, collection boxes or leaflets, do let us know and we can include them in your pack.
How do I apply for one of your sport event places?
We would love to have you in our team of Curestarters for one of our running or challenge events. Find out what events are coming up here.
We offer charity places in some of these events - complete the online form to apply.
If you still can't decide, get in touch.
Can my workplace or club get involved in fundraising?
Yes, we would love to hear from you if your workplace or employer would like to support us. Whether it's a bucket collection, a team challenge, a bake sale or some volunteering, please get in touch and we'll be happy to help.
