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Overview

Apply now for 2026 media accreditation

Media accreditation is now open for the 2026 TCS Mini London Marathon (Saturday 25 April) and the 2026 TCS London Marathon (Sunday 26 April).

If you have applied for accreditation in previous years, please log in using your existing details. New applicants will need to create an account.

The application deadline is 17:00 GMT on Friday 27 March.

Accreditation confirmations will be emailed during the week beginning Monday 30 March.

Apply now

The backstory

The London Marathon was first held on 29 March 1981.

More than 1.3 million people have taken part since 1981 with the millionth finisher in the history of the event crossed the line in 2016. Since 1981, the event has raised more than £1.3 billion for charity. This year's Official Charity of the Year is Pancreatic Cancer UK.

London Marathon Events passes its surplus each year through corporate Gift Aid its parent charity, the London Marathon Foundation. Since 1981, the London Marathon Foundation has awarded £110 million to more than 1,700 projects that inspire activity across the UK.