From Greenwich Park to the Mall, be part of the world's most iconic marathon.
Join thousands of people taking on the ultimate running challenge in 2026 – 26.2 miles through the streets of London – and help us end new cases of HIV in the UK by 2030.
How to apply
Applications for the TCS London Marathon 2026 have now closed.
Join our waiting list to be notified of any spaces that become available and when applications for 2027 open.
Guaranteed charity places are available in the 2026 Paris Marathon, Barcelona Marathon, Milan Marathon, Brighton Marathon and Manchester Marathon.
Got your own place? Join our team!
If you're lucky enough to secure your own place in the TCS London Marathon, we’d love for you to join our team and fundraise to help end new cases of HIV in the UK by 2030.
There’s no minimum fundraising commitment – we simply ask you to raise what you can. Whether you join via a charity place or the public ballot, you'll receive the same amazing support from our dedicated team. Let us know you have a place.
How we'll support you
We’ll be here to support you from the moment you register until you cross that finish line.
Is this your first marathon? Read our top tips for first-timers from our supporter and expert marathon runner Annie Foulds.
Checkout our fundraising tips to help you reach and smash your fundraising target.
Benefits of joining Team Terry:
- Free Terrence Higgins Trust running vest with your name on it.
- Committed support with your training and fundraising from a member of our team.
- Opportunity to meet and make friends with like-minded people united behind the same good cause.
- Opportunity to join our TCS London Marathon 2026 WhatsApp group.
- Terrence Higgins Trust cheering station at mile 17.5
- Post event drinks close to the finish line
- Regular news and updates to keep you informed about our work, campaigns and services.
- Terrence Higgins Trust post-race celebration close to the finish line.
Find out more about the experience of running for us:
Why we need your help
Your support and fundraising help fund vital services including our one-of-a-kind sexual health helpline, HIV testing, counselling, and peer support programmes.
We are working to ensure that there will be no new HIV cases in the UK by 2030. Everyone living with HIV will be diagnosed, in treatment and care, free from stigma and able to take advantage of life’s opportunities.
Running and challenge events FAQ’s
Got a question about our challenge events or fundraising for Terrence Higgins Trust? Take a look at our FAQs.
Get in touch
If you have any questions, please get in touch - we'd love to hear from you!
