2026 TCS London Marathon

Apply for a place in our Leukaemia Care 2026 TCS London Marathon team today and play a vital part in securing support for anyone whose life has been impacted by a blood cancer, like leukaemia.

Location: London

Challenge Level:

Distance: 26.2 miles

Booking Fee: £50 + transaction fee (non-refundable and non-transferable)

Fundraising Goal: £2,300 for UK runners or £2,500 for overseas runners

When: 26 April 2026

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Apply for a place in the 2026 TCS London Marathon

The TCS London Marathon is an event not to be missed! It’s a once in a lifetime experience and we can guarantee it’ll be a memory that lasts forever! Don’t believe us? Check out the video below.

Leukaemia Care’s 2026 London Marathon places

The details

Date: Sunday 26th April 2026
Location: London
Distance: 26.2 miles
Booking fee: £50 + transaction fee (non-refundable and non-transferable)
Fundraising goal: £2,300 (£2,500 for overseas)

Apply for a place here

London Marathon terms and conditions

 

Reasons to run for Leukaemia Care

Well, why not? Being part of Team LC gives you the special treatment you deserve. That’s the least we could do to say thanks for helping us to support people affected by leukaemia.

We’re talking:

  • A dedicated events team to help you throughout your whole journey
  • Monthly newsletters crammed with events updates and fundraising support
  • A free 10-month subscription to the Coopah app, which creates you a personalised training plan, and allows you to talk to running coaches 24/7 with any questions and concerns
  • Webinars with official London Marathon coaches full of training, nutrition, and event day advice
  • A closed Facebook group to connect with fellow runners and ask any questions
  • A Leukaemia Care running vest to stand out in the crowd
  • The loudest, proudest cheer points along the LM route to help you smash through ‘the wall’ and get you across the finish line
  • A meet-up pre-marathon to thank you for your amazing support
  • A rest area in St James’s Park after the race to meet your friends and family, and to celebrate your amazing achievement

Apply for a place here

TCS London Marathon public Ballot

The 2026 TCS London Marathon Ballot is not closed. If you were one of the lucky ones who bagged yourself a place, we’d love you to make it worthwhile by choosing to run for #TeamLC, and help us be there for leukaemia patients and their families.

In 2024, we provided more than 12,000 hours of direct support in hospitals and spent over 100,000 minutes offering compassionate, expert support on our helpline. By running for us, you’ll be making sure everyone gets the support they need at the point of diagnosis and beyond.

Make your London Marathon Ballot place count ➜

Speak to our London Marathon team

For more information on running the TCS London Marathon for Leukaemia Care, please email events@leukaemiacare.org.uk or call 01905 755 977.

Please ensure you read the event terms and conditions before signing up.

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