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2026 edition has broken the world record as the biggest annual one-day fundraising event, with £87.5 million raised already
The 2026 TCS London Marathon has set a new world record as the biggest annual one-day fundraising event, with more than £87.5 million already raised for charities from this year’s edition.
The amount raised to date has already surpassed the existing world record of £87.3 million, set at the 2025 TCS London Marathon. The final total will be announced in September and is expected to be more than £90 million.
Eddie Allenby, General Manager at Enthuse, the official online fundraising partner of London Marathon Events, said: “A record-breaking amount raised for charities yet again – an incredible achievement! We’re delighted to see that £42.2 million has been raised for good causes through Enthuse so far, a 22% increase on this time last year, and we’re excited to see what we can achieve together as the official fundraising partner until 2034.
“At a time where finances are tight for many, the TCS London Marathon continues to bring out the best in humanity and inspire charitable giving like no other event.”
Hugh Brasher, CEO of London Marathon Events, organisers of the TCS London Marathon, said: “The 2026 TCS London Marathon was an extraordinary day of world records, from the elite men and women running such extraordinary times, to the participation numbers, and now in fundraising. It is fantastic to know we have already surpassed our £87.3 million world record from 2025. Huge thanks to everyone who fundraised, and to everyone who donated to such a wide range of charities.”
Enthuse, the official online fundraising partner of the TCS London Marathon, has announced £42.2 million has been raised so far on its platform, while £43.7 million has been donated via JustGiving (source JustCharity).
The 2026 TCS London Marathon also broke the Guinness World Records title for the most finishers in a marathon, with 59,830 people completing the event.
The day delivered sporting history too, as Sabastian Sawe became the first man to run a sub‑two‑hour marathon in a competitive race, while Tigst Assefa defended her title and shattered her own women‑only world record in 2:15:41.
