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TCS London Marathon

25 April 2027 | 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!
Starting in Greenwich and ending in front of Buckingham Palace, the course takes it's 50,000 runners past London's iconic landmarks, supported every step of the way by thousands of cheering spectators.

Apply for a Charity Place Today!

Charity Place Applications

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 & Ballot Places

Our applications for charity places are now open! Use the button above to submit your application!

For our charity places, if successful in securing a place, we kindly ask for a registration fee of £150 and a pledge to raise a minimum of £3,000 in sponsorship.

 

How the application process works

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

Top tips for an excellent application
🎉More is more. We want to hear everything that makes you a strong candidate for one of our limited team places.
🏅A strong fundraising plan. A solid plan goes beyond simply sharing an online page with friends and family. We’re looking for a mix of creative, well‑thought‑out fundraising ideas that show how you’ll build momentum and maximise your total.
💜Please use your own words. We know it can be tempting in a busy world to rely on AI, but your words helps us really get to know you and understand why this place matters to you.

 

 

*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

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 water/aid stations along the course?

    There’s BUXTON® Natural Mineral Water every three miles from Mile 3 to 15, then at Miles 17, 19, 21 and 24. Please remember to drain the bottle before finishing with it. There is Lucozade Sport at Mile 7, 15, 21 and 23. There is also Lucozade Sport Gels at Mile 14 and 19.

    The Drinks Stations are accessible for wheelchair users and volunteers will hand you your drink, and they can also open the bottle for you.

    If you’re bringing a bottle belt or hydration pack, you’ll also find water refill points at Mile 15.

    Full course information can be found here: The course | London Marathon Events

     

  • 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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We know it can be difficult to live with, or support someone living with Crohn’s or Colitis. But we’re with you. We can give you the right information and support at the right time.

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How Can We Help?

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