London Marathon

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 26 April 2026

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. 

I would like a charity place

We have now closed applications for the 2026 TCS London Marathon. We will open applications for 2027 in April 2026. If you'd like to be emailed when they open, pop us an email at fundraising@arthritis-uk.org and we'll add you to our enquiry list. 

Get notified for 2027
I have my own place

If you were lucky in the public ballot and have secured a place, congratulations from us all here at Arthritis UK.

Will you use your place to help us work towards a future free from arthritis? You’ll get the same support as our charity place runners, but you won’t need to commit to a sponsorship target. Simply register below. 

Register your own place

What to expect as an Arthritis UK runner

  • A personalised Arthritis UK running top
  • An official welcome pack full of support
  • A sports massage, food and refreshments
  • Expert fundraising support from our team
  • An invitation to our post-race party to celebrate with loved ones
  • And of course, loud, supportive cheer points to give you that boost on the day
  • Much more - see below!

More information

Location: Central London
Date: Sunday 26 April 2026
Own place registration now only available

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 for the 2026 London Marathon have now closed but you can still register your own place to run for Arthritis UK. 

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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