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28th April 2025 Run the 2026 TCS London Marathon for us!

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Date: Sunday 26 April 2026
Registration fee: £50 (+ VAT)
Minimum fundraising target: £2,800

We’re thrilled to have four charity places available for the 2026 TCS London Marathon!

This is your chance to take part in one of the world’s most iconic marathons. Whether you’re chasing a personal goal, aiming for a new PB, or soaking up the electric marathon atmosphere, there’s never been a better time to sign up and make your miles count for The Talent Foundry.

Lace up and step forward - for young people from underserved communities who need your support more than ever.

Public ballot

The best way to secure a place in the TCS London Marathon 2026 is through the public ballot. The ballot is now open and will close on Friday 2 May 2025.

Enter the ballot

If you are successful in the public ballot, you can still run for TTF.

TTF places

We have four charity places in this event, and we will offer the places based on the strength of the applications we receive.

Please complete the registration form below to apply for a charity place. Please provide as much details as possible. The successful applicants will be asked to make a non-refundable registration payment of £50, pledge to raise a minimum of £2,800 (not including Gift Aid) in sponsorship and agree to TTF's terms and conditions.

Registrations will close on 31 May 2025.

Apply today!

As a TTF runner, you’ll be part of something truly special. Here’s what you can look forward to:

  • Chip-times results and your own London Marathon finisher’s medal

  • Your own TTF running t-shirt, complete with your first name so the thousands of spectators can shout you encouragement

  • A fundraising pack and individual support to help you smash your pledge and make a real impact for young people in the UK

  • A training pack and training support – you will feel confident every step of the way

  • Connection with fellow incredible runners and TTF staff who love to run, through our Strava Club and WhatsApp group

  • An uplifting TTF playlist, curated by our team, to power you through those tougher training runs and give your spirit a boost

  • Pre-race fuelling pack

  • An exclusive invite to our annual celebration event at a prestigious London location – we cannot wait to celebrate your amazing achievement!

  • On the race day, our motivating cheering squad will lift you up with their energy, exactly when you need it most!

  • A huddle meeting point on route for your loved ones to connect with other supporters

How do you know someone has run the marathon? Well, they tell you of course! My marathon days are over, but I do know exactly how it feels to train and run the iconic London Marathon event. That moment you cross the finish line at Pall Mall after 26.2 miles, makes the long-training runs, ice baths and foam rolling all worth it.

What makes that feeling even more satisfying is that you’ve taken on the challenge to help other people. Every £1 you raise will be helping to spark ambition and unlock opportunity for young people in the UK that are without the support and guidance to secure a positive future.

On behalf of every young person we work with, thank you for thinking of running for TTF, and welcome to the team!

Jenni Anderson, Chief Executive