London Marathon 2027
Join runners from all over the world for the world's most famous marathon - a truly spectacular event and the biggest fundraiser across the globe.
Run towards a future free from arthritis
Location: London
Date: Sunday 25 April 2027
The London Marathon is a truly spectacular event and the biggest annual fundraiser in the world, raising more than £1 billion for good causes since it began in 1981.
Running a marathon is an incredible challenge, but there is nothing quite like the thrill of running the closed streets of London, lined with thousands of spectators screaming your name.
Join Team Arthritis UK and support cutting-edge arthritis research.
Unfortunately we were unsuccessful in securing additional Team Arthritis UK places for the Saturday edition of the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon. We are still confirming our plans for the Saturday at this moment in time
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Applications to join Team Arthritis UK for the 2027 London Marathon are now open! Apply for a charity place and please provide us with as much detail as possible to really support your application.
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Congratulations on being successful in the public ballot for the London Marathon 2027. Join Team Arthritis UK today using your ballot place to support a future free from arthritis.
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What to expect as an Arthritis UK runner
- A personalised Arthritis UK running top
- An official welcome pack full of support
- Expert fundraising support from our team
- An invitation to our post-race party to celebrate with loved ones
- A sports massage, food and refreshments
- And of course, loud, supportive cheer points to give you that boost on the day
- Much more - see below!
(Above confirmed for Sunday, Saturday to be determined)
More information
Location: Central London
Date: Sunday 25 April 2027
About the London Marathon
Experience the world’s most popular marathon as spectators pack the UK capital’s pavements to cheer you on. Be part of the world’s biggest annual one-day fundraising event and complete a marathon like no other.
We all know the UK is amazing when it comes to turning out and supporting, but you won’t have experienced anything quite like thousands of people shouting your name. The London Marathon is one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, so this could be the start of your six-star journey!
How to enter
Applications to join Team Arthritis UK for the 2027 London Marathon are now open and you can apply.
Contact us
There's much more information on the TCS London Marathon website but you can also contact our team at fundraising@arthritis-uk.org with questions or to get support.
Thank you for running for Arthritis UK.
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