TCS London Marathon 2026

With you to the end

Being part of #TeamMarieCurie, the official Charity of the Year, is your chance to help people living with a terminal illness. It means we can continue to provide expert care, give support over the phone, and push for a better end of life for all.

Every five minutes someone dies without the care they need, so it’s vital we act now. We’ve never needed you more, please join #TeamMarieCurie today.

Introducing Marie Curie x Run Your Mind Grief Run Club

Marie Curie is always here with support after loved ones have died, and we know many people use running to help with grief and bereavement. That’s why we’re co-hosting grief run clubs with Run Your Mind in the lead up to the 2026 TCS London Marathon. They’re a safe space to meet, run and talk openly about grief. The first runs are on 27 January and 18 February.

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Runner, carer, or living with terminal illness, we’re with you to the end.

Event details

Date

Sunday 26 April 2026

Minimum fundraising

£2,500, which could help fund 108 hours of nursing care (no minimum for ballot place runners)

Registration fee

£75

Minimum age

You must be a minimum of 18 years old to take part in this event.

Join us on the day!

Volunteering opportunities are now open, and our incredible team needs you! Every cheer, whistle and clap will help spur them on to the finish line.

Either join the largest cheer squad on the route, or celebrate our runners at the post-race event. Sign up now for a great day out that spreads the word about end of life care. You can even choose the time that works for you – be quick and grab your spot.

Have your own ballot place?

If you're lucky enough to have a place via the ballot, we would love for you to run as part of #TeamMarieCurie. You will receive the same support as our charity place runners and there is no fundraising target or registration fee - all we ask is you simply raise as much as you can.

Join #TeamMarieCurie

We'll provide you with...

a fundraising pack to help you smash those targets
on-hand support from our dedicated fundraising team, from when you sign up to the finish line
a free Marie Curie running top or vest which you can wear with pride
access to Coopah’s training app with videos, weekly training plans and blogs from a personal trainer
motivational webinars packed with event day and training tips from a four times TCS London Marathon runner
loud and proud cheer stations to spur you on through those tough miles
a post-race reception to celebrate with friends and family after the race!

Every penny makes a difference

£17

could help fund a Support Line call or webchat, meaning someone in need can receive practical information and emotional support.

£530

could help fund support for a family for a year through our Companion service.

£1200

could help fund heating in a Marie Curie Hospice for 10 days.

A patient sits up in her bed and a Marie Curie Nurse is seated beside her, holding her hand.

£2500

could help fund 108 hours of nursing care in the comfort of someone’s home, day or night.

Have a question about this event?

Call 0800 716 146 or email london.marathon@mariecurie.org.uk

For any questions about volunteering on the day, email volunteerlondonmarathon@mariecurie.org.uk

Check out our FAQs for more details on running as part of Team Marie Curie. You can also read our T&Cs for more information on what accepting a charity place with Marie Curie entails.