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.
Our application form is open and will be live until 1 June 2026 - if you are interested in being considered for one of our charity places in the 2027 event, please submit an application below.
Ready to take on a challenge like no other? Make your miles matter in April 2027 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.
Have you been lucky enough to receive a ballot place in the 2026 TCS London Marathon? We would love to have you join us as part of Team Marsden! Just fill in our registration form we'll be in touch to get you on board.
Our application form for one of our limited charity places in the TCS 2027 London Marathon is now open.
The form will be live until 1 June 2026. We will then review all of our applications and will be 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.
Your registration includes:
• 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.
Julian ran the London Marathon in April 2025 as a way of saying thank you to The Royal Marsden for everything the hospital has done for his family. His wife, Rachel, has been treated at the hospital following a diagnosis of cervical cancer in 2020. Following her treatment, Rachel has been in remission now for four years.
"Running the London Marathon for The Royal Marsden was an incredible experience, and every bit as special as I had hoped it would be. The anticipation of the Team Marsden cheer stations as you approach them is hard to describe; they are such a boost. Rachel and my family were at the 2nd cheer station at mile 19; that was a great place for them to focus on as it was quite an emotional experience for all of us when we saw each other.
"I expected the experience to be epic - and I can honestly say that the actual experience exceeded expectations by a long way. Loved it! Seeing others wearing The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity vests during the marathon gives you a lift every time you see them.
"I did not appreciate how being a charity runner for a cause close to my heart would turn the experience from a long-held ambition, into something even more magical."
For more information about accessibility, or to enquire about further support, please email accessibility@londonmarathonevents.co.uk or check out the event website.
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