London Marathon
Sunday 26th April 2026
Participate in the London Marathon and raise money for a cause you care about.
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2026 London Marathon
Ready to run? The TCS London Marathon is one of the most iconic sporting events in the world, and a must-do for running enthusiasts. It’s perfect for people wanting to make a difference for charity.
Run past iconic landmarks like Big Ben, the London Eye, and Buckingham Palace, all while making a real impact for a cause you love.
£1000 monthly giveaway!
Taking part in the 2026 TCS London Marathon? From 1 January – 31 March 2025, you could win a £1,000 donation to your page just for connecting your fitness app and logging your training!🏃♀️💸
One winner will be randomly chosen every month. Find out more.
Every step makes a real difference
2025 donations are still pouring in. Check out the record-breaking impact JustGiving fundraisers made for charities in London Marathon 2024!
- Over £44 million raised for charity
- Over 18,000 Fundraising Pages created
- Over 959,000 donations to charities
FUNDRAISING TIPS
Reach your marathon target
RAISE 58% MORE
Donate to yourself
On average, those who start their fundraising by making a donation to their own page go on to raise 58% more than those who don’t.
RAISE 36% MORE
Personalise your page
Tell people why you’re doing it for the cause. Sharing a summary of why you’re supporting your chosen charity can lead to 36% more donations.
share, share, share
Share your page
Spread the word! Every share of a fundraising page on social media is worth a donation on average of £10.
RAISE 14% MORE
Share progress updates
You can raise 14% more by sharing updates, photos, and videos to your Fundraising Page!
LONDON MARATHON FUNDRAISERS
Join these difference-makers
Fay’s London Marathon
Fay raised over £2,000 for Centrepoint, the UK’s leading charity for homeless young people.
Haroon’s London Marathon
Haroon completed the London Marathon as part of a worldwide four-marathon challenge to raise money for Penny Appeal.
Bryce’s London Marathon
Bryce smashed his fundraising target by running the marathon dressed as a brain!
MORE FUNDRAISING SUPPORT
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Get help crossing that fundraising finish line with Running for Good! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, take a look at our top tips and recipes or join the community.
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Start fundraising in London Marathon
Create your page now to make a difference for charity in one of the world’s most iconic sporting events.
London Marathon FAQs
There are a few routes: the public ballot, charity places, Good for Age, and Championship categories (eligibility varies). If the ballot didn’t go your way, charity places are still available, then you can set up your JustGiving Fundraising Page to raise money for a cause you care about.
Absolutely. Connect Strava or Fitbit in a couple of clicks from your page; your activities will auto‑post to your supporters. This keeps your story alive and typically helps increase donations
No – you don’t have to use Enthuse to fundraise for the London Marathon. While Enthuse is the official fundraising platform for London Marathon Events, you are completely free to fundraise on JustGiving if you prefer.
JustGiving remains the most popular platform used by London Marathon runners, with thousands choosing it each year because of features like fitness‑app integration, strong social‑sharing tools, fundraising tips, and community support.
Many charities also actively encourage runners to use JustGiving because it connects easily to their campaigns and reporting tools. If you’ve secured your place – via ballot, charity, or otherwise – you can set up your JustGiving page and start fundraising straight away.