Run the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon for charity

Fancy running 26.2 miles around the UK capital? Take part in one of the world’s best-known athletics events to raise money for Sightsavers’ vital work.

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James ran the marathon in aid of Sightsavers in 2025.

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When it comes to charity challenges, this world-famous event is the one to beat.

Every year, over 50,000 runners cross the TCS London Marathon start line as they embark on the 26.2-mile course, which snakes its way through central London, passing Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye.

It’s not just for elite athletes, either: every year, thousands of first-time runners are cheered round the course and over the finish line by crowds of supporters who line the route. The atmosphere is euphoric, emotional and never to be forgotten.

Event information

When: Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 April 2027
Where: London, UK
Registration fee: Free
Fundraising target: £2,200

How to apply

1. Public ballot

The results from the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon ballot have now been announced.

If you were lucky enough to secure a place through the ballot, congratulations! We’d love for you to fundraise for Sightsavers. You won’t have a set fundraising target to hit, but everything you raise will help to support our vital work. Please contact [email protected] to let us know you’d like to fundraise for Sightsavers.

2. Sightsavers charity place

Applications for places on our 2027 Double TCS London Marathon team are now closed. Thank you to all who applied.

Fundraisier Taofeek waves while running the 2025 London Marathon. He's wearing a yellow Sightsavers T-shirt.

Do you have a ballot place?

We’d love for you to join Team Sightsavers and support our vital work!

Let the team know you’d like to run for Sightsavers by emailing [email protected]

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Any fundraising questions? Drop us a line!

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Please do get in touch with any queries. We’d love to hear from you!

Email [email protected]

For answers to some of the most common queries, see our frequently asked questions.

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