TCS London Marathon
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TCS London Marathon
The TCS London Marathon is an annual marathon event in London, scheduled for 26 April 2026. It is listed as one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. Course images and event pages show participants on Tower Bridge and on The Mall, and wheelchair participants with views of the London Eye. The event includes elite wheelchair categories and provisions for participants with disabilities. A virtual option called TCS London Marathon MyWay is also offered.
Entries and ballot
The 2026 public ballot was drawn and result emails were sent on 19 June. Successful ballot entrants were required to register and make payment by 16:00 BST on 10 July 2025. Ballot entrants who secure a place through the ballot may pay a reduced entry fee of £49.99. If a UK applicant did not opt to donate when applying, the full UK entry fee is £79.99. The international entry fee is £225. Applicants who do not win a place in the main draw are automatically entered into a second ballot to increase their chance of selection. Entrants unsuccessful in both ballots receive a premium winter running top (retail value £60) and their donation supports the London Marathon Foundation. Confirmation and payment receipts are emailed to applicants.
Event services and features
The event runs a Running Show with exhibitor space, publishes participant guides and training plans, and promotes volunteering roles such as marshalling, handing out water, and awarding finishers’ medals. Results for recent years are published on the event results pages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
