
TCS London Marathon 2026
Event date: Sunday 26 April 2026 at 08:00
Location: Hyde Park, London
Website: https://www.tcslondonmarathon.com/
Restrictions: Minimum age 18
Macular Society charity places - applications are open!
We are delighted that we will have a small number of charity places available in the 2026 TCS London Marathon, which is scheduled to take place on 26 April 2026.
We expect demand for these places to be very high and will award them to the applicants who display a real commitment to their fundraising, as well as the motivation to train for and complete the full marathon distance.
Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted over the coming months. We expect to make a final decision about places in early Autumn, after London Marathon Events announce the public ballot results.
Places in the London Marathon are highly sought after by runners, and purchasing charity places is a significant investment for the Charity. For this reason, we will be asking runners to pledge to raise a minimum £2,500 (excluding Gift Aid) in sponsorship to help Beat Macular Disease.
Apply for a charity place now! Together we can Beat Macular Disease!
Visually Impaired runners
If you are a visually impaired runner with a charity place or your own/ballot place, London Marathon Events can offer a free guide/support runner place. If you would like further details, please get in touch by emailing community@macularsociety.org
2026 London Marathon Ballot
Double your chances of securing a place in the 2026 London Marathon by entering the public ballot!
The ballot for the 2026 London Marathon opens on Friday 25 April 2025 and close on Friday 2 May 2025.
Visit the London Marathon website for more details. Good Luck!
Have you got your own place?
If you already have a place in the 2026 London Marathon through the public ballot or as a good for age runner etc., we'd love you to run for us! So, let us know and we'll support you every step of the way, including sending you a free charity top for you to wear during training and on event day. Join #TeamMacular and together let’s Beat Macular Disease.
Want more information?
Please contact the community and events team on 01264 321 964 or community@macularsociety.org

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