London Marathon 2026

Be on the start-line for the iconic London Marathon.

26 April 2026

London

Sporting Events

Since the first London Marathon in March 1981, hundreds of thousands of people have completed the 26.2 mile London Marathon route, making their way past some of London’s most iconic landmarks with continuous cheers of encouragement from the most supportive of all crowds. And you could be there in 2026!

The Children’s Trust, the leading charity for children and young people with brain injury, will have guaranteed places available on our Squad for London Marathon 2026 – and we’ll be warmly welcoming any runners who are successful in securing a place via the ballot.

‘..Running the London Marathon for The Children's Trust was one of the toughest challenges I have ever taken on but also the most rewarding and inspiring experience of my life. Come join me and be part of the team.’

To register your interest in joining The Children’s Trust Squad for London Marathon 2026, please complete the application form below.

Please ensure all form fields are filled in before submitting your application, and note that a signed copy of our Terms & Conditions for the event will need to be returned to the Events Team as part of the application process.

Download a copy of our Terms & Conditions

If you have any questions, please contact the Events Team by emailing: sports@thechildrenstrust.org.uk

London Marathon 2026 registration

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Filming and Photography

Filming and photography will be taken on the day to support future promotion of The Children's Trust events, for example via the media, social media, digital channels and printed materials. If you would prefer for your images or footage to not be included, please inform a staff member on the day or email us at pressoffice@thechildrenstrust.org.uk.