Date
26 April 2026
Location
London – Greenwich Park
Distance
Marathon
Charity places have now sold out. Applications for 2027 will open in Spring 2026.
Got lucky in the ballot? Use your own place to join Team Cancer Research UK and fundraise for vital cancer research. No extra entry fee, you'll have already paid the event organiser. Set your own fundraising target.
Step: 1
Decide whether you'll enter with your own place or get a charity place
Step: 2
Sign up to get Team Cancer Research UK perks
Step: 3
Get fundraising for life-saving research
Step: 4
Get over that finish line and smash your fundraising target
Join Cancer Research UK at the TCS London Marathon 2026, the UK's biggest and most iconic marathon!
The world-famous route takes you past many of London's most memorable landmarks including Tower Bridge, the London Eye, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.
With over 50,000 runners and thousands more spectators lining the streets to cheer you on, the atmosphere at the London Marathon is like no other!
Please note this route map is subject to change. Please check the London Marathon website for the latest course info.
1,000 Cancer Research UK runners taking on the TCS London Marathon
Hitting their fundraising targets to raise a total of £2.1 million
Could fund a research group at The Francis Crick Institute for a whole year!
A personalised Cancer Research UK running t-shirt or vest
Training tips and plans to help you prepare
Fundraising support to help you smash your target
An official finisher’s medal for completing your race
A post-race reception to celebrate
Support on the day at cheer points along the route
We've teamed up with experts to give you the best training support and advice for your event. Whether it's your first time training or you're looking to smash a PB, we've got a training plan for you.
We're with you every step of your fundraising journey so you can smash your target. Once you've signed up, we'll send you everything you need to get going such as fundraising ideas, top tips, planners and posters.
We worked with Scimitar to create Cancer Research UK sportswear that’s comfortable, looks great and supports our vital work. 20% of the price of these products will be paid to Cancer Research UK.
Every step we make towards beating cancer relies on every mile, every pound and every person. Play your part and join our dedicated team to support our fundraisers on the day.