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 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. 

I would like a charity place

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.

Apply for a charity place
I have my own place

Own place registrations will open once the public ballot has been announced. If you're lucky enough to secure a spot, we'd love for you to join Team Arthritis UK. If you have any questions, please get in touch by emailing fundraising@arthritis-uk.org. 

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 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 here.

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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