2026 TCS London Marathon – Apply for a charity place

TeamGOSH runner, running past a GOSH Charity cheer station

Applications for a charity place at the 2026 TCS London Marathon have now closed.

We aim to get back to all applicants by early August 2025.

Apply for a charity place

Applications for a charity place on TeamGOSH have now closed. If you have already applied, we hope to get back to all applicants by the beginning of August 2025.

Applications for the 2027 TCS London Marathon will open after the event in April 2026.

  • For our charity places, the minimum fundraising target is £2,500 (excluding gift aid).
  • There is also a registration fee of £120, which is paid if you are successful in securing a place.
  • We will be in touch confirming if your application has been successful or not, from June 2025, and we will be allocating places up until January 2026.
  • Our applications are now closed

We’ll support you to the finish line

Two TeamGOSH London Marathon runners are taking a selfie before the beginning of they race. They have been captured by the TeamGOSH photographer. Both runners are wearing blue GOSH Charity vests, sunglasses and black shorts.

Before the event

Support with training
You'll get access to professional training plans and invitations to team training runs.

Help with fundraising
You’ll receive fundraising tips, advice and materials to help take your fundraising to the next level.

Meet your fellow runners
Join us at training runs and information evenings for a chance to meet your fellow teammates, make friends and ask any questions. You’ll also gain access to our supportive TeamGOSH 2026 TCS London Marathon Facebook Group to swap tips, advice and inspiration with others taking part in this amazing event.

Image shows a GOSH Charity sail banner at the London Marathon. A GOSH runner is passing the cheer point looking towards the crowd who are wearing blue GOSH Charity t-shirts

On the day

Be part of an exceptional team
Join the sea of blue as you run in your own complimentary running vest.

Soak up every cheer
We'll keep your energy up along the route, with dedicated cheer points from start to finish, so family and friends can help keep you motivated through every mile.

Finish in style
Enjoy exclusive access to our post-race reception off The Mall with entertainment, food, refreshments and a complimentary massage.

Need help? Contact our Challenge Events team on challenges@gosh.org