About

The London Marathon first took place in 1981 and has become one of the most popular marathons in the world. The route takes in many of London's best landmarks including Buckingham Palace, The Cutty Sark, Tower Bridge and Canary Wharf.

We have ONE charity place, should you wish to apply we would love to hear from you!

If you have a place already with the general ballot and wish to support our work please also do get in touch!

Date of event - Sunday 27th April 2025

Distance 26.2 miles

Minimum sponsorship for Charity place is £2,000 excluding gift aid plus registration fee of £75 if application is successful.

No minimum sponsorship amount for ballot places.

Participants to make there own way and back to event.

Minimum age 18 years.

Terms and Conditions 

Apply here for our 2025 charity place. If you are successful, there is a £75 registration fee payable upon acceptance of the place. 

There's a minimum sponsorship of £2,000 (excluding gift aid) for one of our charity places.  Many employers offer 'matched funding', which may help you on your way with fundraising.  We can provide guidance and support with your fundraising.

Please give as much detail as possible about how you plan to raise your target amount and why you want to support us. 

For people who already have a general ballot place, we would love you to support our work by running for us and gathering sponsorship.  There is no minimum amount to be raised, if you have a general ballot place.

All entrants must be 18 or over on Marathon Day. To receive a finisher’s medal, you must complete the event by the official cut-off time.

You can use the following wheeled equipment or device:           

Standard day chairs/wheelchairs with a maximum width of 95cm and length of 2.20m (entered into the mass participation event) – a FreeWheel attachment may be also used.
Race Runners – but please email us first if you wish to use one of these.
Crutches, frames or walkers that are not motorised or geared.

If you require assistance to be able participate in this event using our charity place - please let us know in your application.

You need to make your own way to London and back, we are unable to contribute to travel costs.

You are unable to transfer your place to anyone else, registration fee for the charity place is non-refundable.

Closing date for charity place is 31st October 2024.
Public ballot closing date is not applicable.

Location

London

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