Apply to join the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon Pace Team

Eligibility: We welcome applications from all runners, with most successful applicants having paced or completed the TCS London Marathon at least once and possessing prior official, in-person marathon pacing experience. There are limited spots available for those who do not meet these criteria.

Marathon Day: The 2027 Double TCS London Marathon takes place on Saturday 24 April and Sunday 25 April. Successful applicants will be allocated either Saturday or Sunday. You cannot choose your race day or take part on both days.

Age: You must be at least 18 years old on Marathon Day (24 & 25 April 2027).

Entry fee: You’ll need to pay for your place – £79.99 (UK-based entry fee) / £275 (International entry fee).

Code of conduct: You will need to sign a conduct agreement of what is expected and required of you as a pacer.  

Volunteer shift: You’ll need to cover a shift at the TCS London Marathon Running Show, held at Excel London from Tuesday 20 April to Saturday 24 April 2027.

Kit donation: To offset the carbon impact of your pacer kit and shoes, you’ll be required to donate reusable kit, such as a T-shirt, and one pair of running shoes. The trainers will be sent to JogOn, and the kit will be sent to our apparel reuse partners.

We were an international team that spoke more than 20 languages, reflecting the global reach and communities connected to the TCS London Marathon. What's more, almost a third of the team paced the event for the first time, bringing fresh energy to the course.

The team was 43 per cent women, and more than a third of the pacers came from ethnically diverse communities, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Our pacers also proved that age was no barrier to running, with the 2026 team ranging in age from 25 to 78.