Apply for a 2027 London Marathon charity place - applications are now open!
The world is a tough place for children right now, and the news is a tough read. Together, one event at a time, we can make change happen.
Join Team Save at the iconic 2027 TCS London Marathon - taking place on Sunday 25th of April 2027 - and turn your passion for children into real action. By running with Save the Children, every mile you run helps children in the UK and around the world have a chance of the future they deserve.
Distance: Full Marathon (26.2 miles)
Date: Sunday 25th of April 2027
Registration fee (for successful applicants): £125
Fundraising pledge: £2,800
Submit your London Marathon application
All applications received will go through a review process and we hope to be able to confirm places over the coming months.
Please consider the following when applying:
- Your connection to the cause
- Your fundraising target
- Your fundraising plan
Why join Team Save for the 2027 TCS London Marathon?
- You’ll have access to our exclusive online Challenge Events Hub brought to you by training professionals Full Potential
- We’ll send you a Save the Children technical running vest
- Bespoke training session led by professional running coaches
- Dedicated cheer squads on race day, giving you loads of encouragement!
- VIP post-race celebration, including a well-deserved massage and refreshments
- One-to-one fundraising support
- Resources, including social media downloads, posters and collection boxes
- No minimum fundraising pledge for ballot place runners
Already have your own place?
Were you successful in the 2027 ballot and want to run for Save the Children? Join Team Save here!
"It was incredible to have such fantastic support in the build up, during the race and after the race. Simply amazing! Thank you all so much!"
Bianca, Save the Children London Marathon 2024 runner
How to get a London Marathon charity place with Save the Children
Getting a London Marathon charity entry is one of the most popular ways to guarantee a place at the world's biggest annual fundraising event. Here's how it works.
If you didn't secure a place in the public ballot, you can apply directly for one of our guaranteed charity places. You pay a registration fee of £125 and commit to a £2,800 fundraising pledge. In return, you get a guaranteed race entry, a dedicated support team, and everything listed above under "Why join Team Save."
If you were successful in the 2027 ballot, you can register your own place with us instead - there's no minimum fundraising pledge for ballot runners.
The 2027 public ballot opens in April 2026, following this year's race. If the ballot for 2027 has now closed, a charity place is your best route in.
Contact our events team
If you have any questions about running the London Marathon for Save the Children, please contact our Events Team [email protected]
Frequently asked questions
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How much does it cost to run the London Marathon for charity?
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With Save the Children, the registration fee for a 2027 charity place is £125 (paid only if your application is successful). You also commit to raising a minimum of £2,800 in sponsorship. If you have your own ballot place, there is no registration fee and no minimum fundraising pledge - just raise what you can.
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What is the fundraising pledge for a London Marathon charity place?
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Our 2027 fundraising pledge is £2,800. This is the minimum amount we ask charity place runners to raise in sponsorship. We provide full one-to-one fundraising support to help you get there.
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How do I apply for a London Marathon charity place with Save the Children?
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Head to this page to submit your application via our online form. Applications are reviewed and successful applicants are contacted directly. Places are limited, so apply as early as possible.
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Can anyone run the London Marathon for charity?
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Yes - you do not need a ballot place to run the London Marathon. Charities like Save the Children hold a number of guaranteed charity places each year that are open to application. You need to be at least 18 years old on race day and be confident you can complete 26.2 miles.
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When is the 2027 TCS London Marathon?
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The 2027 TCS London Marathon takes place on Sunday 25 April 2027, starting in Greenwich and Blackheath and finishing on The Mall.
