TCS London Marathon 2026
Take on the TCS London Marathon 2026
Date: 26 April 2026
Location: London – Greenwich Park
Distance: Marathon
Whether you already have your own place or you'd like to apply for a charity place, join Team Cancer Research UK in the TCS London Marathon 2026 and play your part in supporting vital cancer research.
How to join Team Cancer Research UK
Decide whether you'll enter with your ballot entry or get a charity place
Sign up to get Team Cancer Research UK perks
Get fundraising for life-saving research
Get over that finish line and smash your fundraising target
About the TCS London Marathon 2026
Join Cancer Research UK at the TCS London Marathon 2026, the UK's biggest and most iconic marathon!
The world-famous route takes you past many of London's most memorable landmarks including Tower Bridge, the London Eye, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.
With over 50,000 runners and thousands more spectators lining the streets to cheer you on, the atmosphere at the London Marathon is like no other!
TCS London Marathon route map
Why run for Cancer Research UK?
Bridie has taken on the Great North Run six times as part of Team Cancer Research UK. She fundraises in memory of her Dad, who died of bowel cancer.
My first runs were really hard, but I trained and persevered, and I got better. On the day of my first Great North Run I wore my Cancer Research UK vest with pride, I was so happy to be taking part. The atmosphere was amazing and crossing the finish line I was ecstatic! I was so proud of myself and how far I’d come. Every step is worth it. For every person we lose to cancer, it spurs me on even more to continue fundraising so that we can find a cure.
The difference your money makes
1,000 Cancer Research UK runners taking on the TCS London Marathon
Hitting their fundraising targets to raise a total of £1.7 million
Could fund a research group at The Francis Crick Institute for nine months
Team Cancer Research UK runners receive
A personalised Cancer Research UK running t-shirt or vest
Support with fundraising and training to help you smash your challenge
Support on the day at cheer points along the route and a post-race reception
An official finisher's medal for completing your race
Get training support
We've teamed up with experts to give you the best training support and advice for your event. Whether it's your first time training or you're looking to smash a PB, we've got a training plan for you.
Get fundraising support
We're with you every step of your fundraising journey so you can smash your target. Once you've signed up, we'll send you everything you need to get going such as fundraising ideas, top tips, planners and posters.
Get kitted out
We worked with Scimitar to create Cancer Research UK sportswear that’s comfortable, looks great and supports our vital work. 20% of the price of these products will be paid to Cancer Research UK.
We'll be there on the day, ready and waiting to shout your name with pride, so make sure you look out for all our cheering points all along the course. Find out everything you need to know about cheer points and post-race reception.
Contact the Cancer Research UK Sports Team on 0300 123 5461 or email supporter.services@cancer.org.uk. They'll be able to help you with any queries about the event or your fundraising.
Any questions? Check out our sports events frequently asked questions.
Volunteer at an event
Every step we make towards beating cancer relies on every mile, every pound and every person. Play your part and join our dedicated team to support our fundraisers on the day.
