2026 TCS London Marathon
Be part of the most iconic race in the UK. Running the London Marathon is something that will stay with you for life, and you'll get fantastic support all the way.
Applications for our Team Marsden 2026 London Marathon charity places are now closed!
Our applications closed on 1 June and we are unable to take any further applications at this point. You can still join Team Marsden if you have your own ballot place in the race or volunteer at our cheer stations – we’d love to hear from you! Email us or complete our own place registration form below.
Be part of the world's most popular marathon
Ready to take on a challenge like no other? Make your miles matter in April 2026 by joining Team Marsden in the legendary TCS London Marathon. The 26.2-mile route takes you past legendary landmarks like the Tower of London, the Cutty Sark, and Buckingham Palace before the unforgettable finish on The Mall.
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Applying for a charity place
Our application form for one of our limited charity places in the TCS 2026 London Marathon closed on 1 June 2025.
We will be reviewing all applications throughout June before getting in touch with everyone who has applied to let them know if they have been successful or not by early July. Please keep an eye out for further information from us then.
If you want to chat to a member of the team about your application, or any other questions you may have about our charity places for the London Marathon, you can get in touch or call us on 020 8661 3391.
What's included when I join Team Marsden?
- Your race bib and welcome pack sent prior to the day, including your very own Royal Marsden Cancer Charity running vest.
- Pre-event support - welcome evenings, training mornings and group runs to help you get to know the rest of the team!
- A free 10 month subscription to the Coopah app, which creates you a personalised training plan, and 24/7 access to running coaches to help you prepare for the big day.
- Strength training and nutrition advice to help support your marathon training.
- Fundraising tips and advice from a dedicated member of staff and access to our supportive London Marathon WhatsApp chat and Team Marsden runners Facebook group.
- The loudest cheer points on the route and a post-marathon party, with massages, hot food, and a chance to catch up with the rest of the team.
A way to say thank you
Jo joined Team Marsden in 2024, as a way to say thank you for the care she receives on the charity funded TRAK-ER clinical trial at The Royal Marsden.
'For me, being involved with the hospital as a patient first-hand, really inspired me to want to get involved and give something back. Marathon day was surreal, it felt like a big party! The streets were lined thick from the beginning to the end with supporters cheering on all the runners. It is by far my most favourite marathon. I would definitely recommend taking on the London Marathon, I absolutely loved it and would do it again in a heartbeat!'
Thanks to people like Jo, we can continue to be there for people who need us.