TCS London Marathon | 25 April 2027

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

If you would like to take part in the iconic TCS London Marathon whilst supporting Child Bereavement UK, you can apply in the following ways:

Public ballot places

The public ballot is open between Friday 24 April and Friday 1 May 2026. We encourage all London Marathon hopefuls to apply for a ballot place as well as applying for a charity place. Ballot place runners don't have a specific fundraising target, but our team will support you to meet your personal goal.

Apply for a ballot place

Charity place applications

We are now taking applications for charity places in the London Marathon. 

Make a charity place application

Please be aware that our charity places are limited and application does not guarantee entry.

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.

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Lisa

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

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Nick

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

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