TCS London Marathon 2026
- Greenwich, London
- 26 April 2026
- 26.2 miles
- Registration fee: £125
- Fundraising pledge: £2250
Already have your own place?
We've now closed applications for the London Marathon 2026. But if you were lucky enough to secure your own spot in the ballot, you can still run and fundraise for Team Shelter.
Use your place to fight for housing justice – please get in touch.
Join Team ShelterAbout the London Marathon
Challenge yourself to the world's most popular marathon, which showcases the best of London. Starting in Greenwich, the route passes iconic landmarks including Tower Bridge and Canary Wharf before the finish line on The Mall, with a view of Buckingham Palace. It's a relatively flat course with personal best potential!
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced marathon runner, we offer training plans, nutrition tips and fundraising support. On race day, every marathon runner deserves to feel like a champion. We'll be cheering you on with your family and friends, then celebrating with you at the post-race reception.
We believe that home is a human right. With a Shelter charity place, you'll be part of the fight to end the housing emergency.
You must be at least 18 years old to run the London Marathon.
Have any questions?
Check our event guidance or get in touch at running@shelter.org.uk.
Volunteer
Want to help out at this event? Sign up to volunteer.
All our fundraisers get the very best from us, including:
a Shelter technical running top
training plans created by our partners, GH Training
personal trainer support
access to our TCS London Marathon Workshop to talk through the logistics of the race
team training and information sessions
fundraising advice
last-minute support and information at our stall at the TCS London Marathon Expo
post-race reception with refreshments
professional photographers on race day to capture the action
Defend the right to a safe home
When you run and fundraise for Shelter, you're defending the right to a safe home for everyone. Your £2250 fundraising pledge could:
fund over 75 calls to our emergency helpline
pay for legal advice to help 14 families in crisis keep their home
enable a Helpline Plus adviser to resolve eight complex cases, supporting people who face difficult housing issues
One of our previous Shelter marathon runners said:
The support from the Shelter team was amazing. Thank you very much for the opportunity to run a great marathon for such a worthwhile cause.
Fundraising for Shelter
We recommend you start by setting up a fundraising page on JustGiving and asking friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you. You can also organise an event such as a bake sale or quiz. See our fundraising resources for more inspiration.
Please make sure you’re confident in reaching the fundraising pledge before you sign up. We invest in places at charity events and need to raise as much as possible for our fight against housing injustice.
Our friendly Events team are on hand to support you with your fundraising. If you have a question or want to talk through ideas, email running@shelter.org.uk or call us on 0344 515 1190.
Read our full guidance about running and fundraising for Shelter
