2023 TCS London Marathon – Apply for a charity place

Three runners respond to cheering friends as they complete the course.

Applications for our charity places are now closed and our waiting list is full.

If you have your own ballot place through TCS London Marathon, you can still join our Charity of the Year team and we’ll support you every step of the way.

Run with us and let's beat childhood cancer together.

We’ll support you to the finish line

A runner at London Marathon 2021.

Before the event

Support with training
You'll get access to professional training plans and invitations to team training runs, as well as personal training help from our dedicated coach and exceptional support from our Challenge Events team.

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

Meet your fellow runners
Join us at our information evening in November for a chance to meet your fellow teammates, make friends and ask any questions. You’ll also gain access to our supportive TeamGOSH 2023 TCS London Marathon Facebook Group to swap tips, advice and inspiration with others taking part in this amazing event.

A group of supporters cheer runners at the London Marathon in 2021.

On the day

Be part of the official Charity of the Year team
Join the sea of purple as you run in your own complimentary, limited-edition running vest.

Soak up every cheer
We'll keep your energy up along the route, with eight 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.

Lily Hospital

Run it. Beat it.

Help build a better future for children with cancer.

The money you raise for GOSH will go towards the development of new cancer care facilities at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Need help? Contact our London Marathon team at londonmarathon@gosh.org or by calling 020 3476 5546.