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TCS London Marathon

24 April 2027 to 25 July 2026 | London

Marathons & Runs
The TCS London Marathon is the biggest running event in the UK and one of the most popular marathons in the world. This is the race that every runner wants to do! And this year it's the DOUBLE!
Starting in Greenwich and ending in front of Buckingham Palace, the course takes it's 100,000 runners past London's iconic landmarks, supported every step of the way by thousands of cheering spectators.

Why support Crohn's & Colitis UK in the 2027 TCS London Marathon?

Each team member of the Crohn's & Colitis UK London Marathon team will receive:

💜 Full and regular fundraising advice and guidance
💜 Training Support
💜 A Free Crohn's & Colitis UK running top with iron-on letters available
💜 Access to our fantastic fundraising resources
💜 Incredible on-the-day support on the course
💜 Exclusive access to our 2027 London Marathon team Facebook group
💜 The opportunity to raise vital funds so we can be there for every single person in the UK affected by the conditions!

Charity Places

Our applications for charity places are now CLOSED!

Thank you to everyone who submitted an application. If you have been successful we will be sending an email confirmation very soon.
If you have been placed on our waiting list or unsuccessful, you will hear from us in the coming months.

How the application process works

1) Complete our application form
2) The applications will be reviewed over the coming months*
3) If successful you will be contacted, by email, by one of the events team. If unsuccessful or placed on our waiting list you will receive an email in the coming months after our charity places applications close.

 

*We receive a very large number of applications for our London Marathon Charity Places. To support our staff, we anonymise applications and use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool to help review and organise them.

AI is used to support, not replace, human judgement. Using anonymised data, AI helps us identify key information and review applications consistently, but all final decisions are made by our Events and Community Fundraising team.  The AI‑supported outputs are routinely spot‑checked by staff to ensure fairness and address any potential bias.
Further information is available in our Privacy Policy and Confidentiality
Statement

SUCCESSFUL IN THE BALLOT?

We'd love for you to be a part of Team Crohn's & Colitis UK with your ballot place! You will receive all the same support and perks of a charity place, but without the minimm fundraising target.

Drop us an email to fundraising@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk and we can get you on the team!

FAQ's

  • What happens if I can't reach my fundraising pledge target?

    When signing up for your chosen event with Crohn’s & Colitis UK, you agreed to the terms and conditions of raising the minimum fundraising target. 

    There is no obligation, whatsoever, to do so, but if you would prefer to personally contribute towards your sponsorship amount, we’re more than happy to accept personal donations.

    Struggling to hit your target? Try a simple fundraiser like a cake sale, raffle, or quiz night. These can really boost your total. 

    Your efforts matter. 1 in 123 people in the UK live with Crohn’s or Colitis, and every pound you raise helps fund vital research, support services, better care and faster diagnosis. 

    Need help or ideas? Get in touch—we're here to support you.

  • Can I walk instead of run?

    There is nothing stopping you from walking, however some race organisers do have a cut off time for completion

  • Are there toilets along the course?

    Toilets are available at the Start, and usually every mile from Mile 1 to Mile 24, and at the Finish. Accessible Toilets are available at the Start, the Finish, Miles 1 and 2 and then every even mile - ie Miles 4, 6, 8 and so on - until Mile 24. More information will be available closer to the event.

  • Will there be bag drop facilities?

    This event does offer this service with full information being found in your event day guide. The event day guides are usually sent via email a little closer to the event.

  • Will there be a cheer point?

    Yes! We will have three cheer points on route! Further information will be sent a few weeks before the event via email.

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Helpline Service

Last updated: 22/07/2026

Our Helpline team can't take calls, chats or ring you back for the rest of the summer. But you can still reach us by email. 

If you need to contact the team, please email helpline@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk and we'll answer you as soon as possible. 

Thanks for bearing with us.

How Can We Help?

  • We can help you understand Crohn’s and Colitis
  • Listen and talk about living with IBD
  • Help you connect with others in the Crohn’s and Colitis community
  • Give you contact details of specialist organisations
  • We can support you to live well with Crohn’s or Colitis and provide up-to-date, evidence-based information

Please be aware we’re not medically or legally trained. We cannot provide detailed financial or benefits advice or specialist emotional support.

If you need specific medical advice about your condition, your GP or IBD team will be best placed to help.

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