On Sunday 26 April 2026, thousands of runners will take to the streets for the TCS London Marathon, one of the world’s most iconic and uplifting sporting events. It’s more than a race—it’s a global celebration of endurance, community spirit and the power of fundraising. Regarded as the world’s most popular marathon, the 2026 event reached a record-breaking 1,133,813 applications, proving just how special this day truly is.

The London Marathon offers an atmosphere unlike anything else. Spectators line the streets from Greenwich to The Mall, cheering every runner by name as they pass some of London’s most recognisable landmarks—Cutty Sark, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, the Tower of London, and finally Buckingham Palace. It’s the world’s biggest one-day fundraising event, bringing together people of all ages for causes that change lives.