TCS London Marathon 2026

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TCS London Marathon 2026

Run the world's biggest marathon with #TeamShaftesbury

The iconic TCS London Marathon returns on 26 April 2026, and you could be taking part while raising funds enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.

Whether you’re focused on smashing your personal best, or this is your first marathon – we’re here to support you every step of the way with your training and fundraising.

Join us at the epic start line in scenic Greenwich Park, cross Tower Bridge, and make your way down the Embankment. The 26.2-mile route will take you past some of the city’s most famous landmarks, with Buckingham Palace waiting for you at the finish line.

Be a part of #TeamShaftesbury and TCS London Marathon 2026 history.

How to join #TeamShaftesbury

Gold Bond place:2026 Gold Bond places are now full. If you would like to be emailed when 2027 Gold Bond places open for applications, please let us know.

 

Ballot place: If you’re lucky enough to have secured a ballot place, we’d love you to run for us! You can set your own target when you start your fundraising.

 

TCS London Marathon MyWay

If you can’t make it to London on marathon day or would rather take part from your local scenic trail or favourite running track, London Marathon MyWay is all the glory of the London Marathon, but virtually!

 

Supporting you every step of the way

We are here to offer support with your training and your fundraising!

  • #TeamShaftesbury running top of your choice
  • Access to the #TeamShaftesbury WhatsApp group
  • Fundraising pack, ideas and materials
  • Training support
  • TCS London Marathon finisher’s medal
  • TCS London Marathon finisher’s t-shirt
  • Kerb crews on the day, cheering you on!

 

About Shaftesbury:

Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. 

What makes life livable is never down to just one thing – it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from thrill-seeking to thriving – it all adds up to Shaftesbury.

Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services, we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.

Find out early about all our challenge events

From running to cycling and even skydiving, why not raise your heartbeat at the same time as raising funds with Shaftesbury?

We have places for some of the most exciting - but difficult to enter - challenge events in the UK.

Just sign up to be notified in advance every time we get a new one available for you to enter