Support Birmingham Hospice by taking on 26.2 miles through the streets of the UK’s capital to the sounds of roaring crowds and cross the line for hospice care.
We have limited charity places in this world-famous race and welcome you to join our team today! Pledge to raise £2,200 for a charity place in the 2026 TCS London Marathon.
Want to take on the UK’s ultimate running challenge for your local hospice? Join #TeamBrumsHospice in helping to making every moment matter for people with a life-limiting illness. To register your interest for a charity place in the 2026 London Marathon, please visit the following link.
If you have been successful in securing a ballot place entry through the organiser’s ballot released on Thursday 19 or Friday 20 June, or have a deferred ballot entry, you can register to join #TeamBrumsHospice.
There isn’t a minimum fundraising target, we just ask you to raise what you can.
With a charity or ballot place, you’ll receive the following:
For taking part in the event, you’ll receive the following:
A 2026 TCS London Marathon medal (if you opt to receive)
A 2026 TCS London Marathon finisher T-shirt (if you opt to receive)
A star entry into Abbot World Marathon Majors – where will you go next?
For a charity place runner, there is a minimum sponsorship of £2,200 (excluding Gift Aid). We ask that you raise at least 25% of the target by 31 January 2026.
You will receive ongoing support from your dedicated Events Officer. If you have any queries, please reach out to events@birminghamhospice.org.uk.
You will need to collect your race number from the TCS London Marathon Running Show, held at Excel London between Wednesday 22 April and Saturday 25 April. Full details will be provided before the race date.
Your start wave is provided by London Marathon closer to the event date. Please note that you can move backwards in your start wave but not forward.
The official 2026 TCS London Marathon fundraising platform is Enthuse.
Information on the course can be found here.
