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TCS London Marathon | 25 April 2027

Be part of our incredible team at the TCS London Marathon 2027!

Applications for our charity places at the TCS London Marathon have now closed. We will be reviewing applications and contacting everyone in due course.

If you get a ballot place, you can use your place to support Child Bereavement UK and our team will be there to support you every step of the way.

Click the button below to let us know you will be supporting Child Bereavement UK.

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There was an amazing sense of encouragement, pride, camaraderie, and fun. I cannot recommend it enough!

Jane, who ran the London Marathon for Child Bereavement UK

When you fundraise for us, you’ll receive:

a welcome email and fundraising pack
a branded top to wear on the day
support from our dedicated team to help you achieve your target
additional fundraising resources upon request
access to training app by our partners at GH Training
e-newsletters with news from across the charity
a loud and bright cheering team along the route.

Whether you are a seasoned runner or a first-timer, Child Bereavement UK will be with you every step of the way. We offer all our runners a support package of which we are proud. We will do all we can to ensure your marathon experience is one you will never forget.

Hear from some of our past London Marathon runners

James

Ran in memory of his dad who died when he was a teenager and to mark his 50th birthday.

Lisa

Ran the marathon in memory of her brothers who died aged two and a half and four.

Star Marathon Runner Child Bereavement UK

Nick

Ran the marathon in memory of his son, Noah and made a World Record attempt!

If you have any questions about the event, please don’t hesitate to contact our fundraising team on [email protected] or give us a call on 01242 515 157.

Event details

Where

London

When

Start: 25^th April, 2027 at 8:00am

End: 25^th April, 2027 at 6:00pm

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