TCS London Marathon

26 April 2026 | London

The TCS London Marathon is the biggest running event in the UK and one of the most popular marathons in the world. This is the race that every runner wants to do!

Starting in Greenwich and ending in front of Buckingham Palace, the course takes it's 50,000 runners past London's iconic landmarks, supported every step of the way by thousands of cheering spectators.

Why support Crohn's & Colitis UK in the 2026 TCS London Marathon?

Each team member of the Crohn's & Colitis UK London Marathon team will receive:

💜 Full and regular fundraising advice and guidance
💜 Free training app access
💜 A Free Crohn's & Colitis UK running top with iron-on letters available
💜 Access to our fantastic fundraising resources
💜 Incredible on-the-day support on the course and a wonderful post-race reception celebration
💜 Exclusive access to our 2026 London Marathon team Facebook group
💜 The opportunity to raise vital funds so we can be there for every single person in the UK affected by the conditions!

Charity Places

For our London Marathon Charity places we kindly ask for a registration fee of £150.00 and a fundraising pledge of £2500.

We will have the offering to split the registration fee into instalments also.

Applications are live! Hit the button above or scroll down to complete our application form.

Ballot Places

Lucky enough to secure a ballot place?! We'd love to have you support Crohn's & Colitis UK.

Drop us an email to Fundraising@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk to find out more about joining team Crohn's & Colitis UK with your ballot place!

Charity Place Applications

Our top tips for a great application?

  1. Your story - Every connection to the conditions is incredibly important to us and we want to hear yours so tell us everything!

  2. A fantastic fundraising plan. Having a solid, interesting and detailed plan is key to showing us all the ways you intend to fundraise.

  3. More is more! We wanted to know everything, so give us as much detail as possible to help us get to know why you'd be the perfect addition to the team!

FAQ's

  • When will I hear about my charity place applications?

    We cannot give an exact date of when you will hear regarding your application. Charity place applications are reviewed on a rolling basis by the events fundraising team.
    If successful, you will be contacted by the team via phone; if you are placed on our waiting list or are unsuccessful, you will be contacted by email. We're aiming to contact everyone who applied by the end of August 2025.

  • What is the charity place registration fee?

    The registration fee for our TCS London Marathon charity places is £150.00. If you are successful in securing a charity place you will have the option of paying this in one bulk payment or pay this in 3 monthly instalments of £50.00.

  • What happens if I can't reach my fundraising pledge target?

    When signing up for your chosen event with Crohn’s & Colitis UK, you agreed to the terms and conditions of raising the minimum fundraising target. 

    There is no obligation, whatsoever, to do so, but if you would prefer to personally contribute towards your sponsorship amount, we’re more than happy to accept personal donations.

    Struggling to hit your target? Try a simple fundraiser like a cake sale, raffle, or quiz night. These can really boost your total. 

    Your efforts matter. 1 in 123 people in the UK live with Crohn’s or Colitis, and every pound you raise helps fund vital research, support services, better care and faster diagnosis. 

    Need help or ideas? Get in touch—we're here to support you.

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We know it can be difficult to live with, or support someone living with these conditions. But you’re not alone. We provide up-to-date, evidence-based information and can support you to live well with Crohn’s or Colitis.

Our helpline team can help by:

  • Providing information about Crohn’s and Colitis.

  • Listening and talking through your situation.

  • Helping you to find support from others in the Crohn’s and Colitis community.

  • Providing details of other specialist organisations.

Please be aware we’re not medically or legally trained. We cannot provide detailed financial or benefits advice or specialist emotional support.

Please contact us via telephone, email or LiveChat - 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (except English bank holidays).

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If you need specific medical advice about your condition, your GP or IBD team will be best placed to help.

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