TCS London Marathon
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TCS London Marathon
The TCS London Marathon is a mass-participation marathon and one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. The event is scheduled to take place on Sunday 26 April 2026. The organisers describe it as part of an annual one-day fundraising event.
Entry and ballot
The 2026 ballot was drawn and ballot result emails were sent on Thursday 19 June. Entrants who were offered a place needed to register and make payment by 16:00 BST on 10 July 2025. Applicants receive a confirmation email when they apply and a payment receipt if they donated their entry fee. If successful in either the main or the automatic second ballot, the entry is prepaid and confirmed. If an entrant is unsuccessful in both ballots, they receive a premium winter running top (retail value noted as £60) and their donation supports the London Marathon Foundation. The published entry fees state a UK fee of £79.99 for entrants who did not opt to donate when applying, and an international entry fee of £225.
Support and services
The event offers training resources, including downloadable plans and a partnership for personalised plans. An annual "Meet our Experts" programme provides advice on training, nutrition, injury prevention, and fundraising. Volunteers support the event by marshalling the route, handing out water, and awarding finishers’ medals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
