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Ready to make a difference? Find a charity from the list below and apply for a place directly through their website.

If you have a ballot place, you can still support a cause you care about! If your chosen charity is listed, simply reach out to join their team of runners.

New to fundraising? Your charity we’ll support you every step of the way. You’ll get expert tips and your own personalised Enthuse page to help you smash your target. Many charities also offer exclusive perks like a branded running vest and other Marathon Day perks!

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People deserve the best possible end of life. But every five minutes someone dies without the care they need. Let's fix that. The race is on. Join Team Marie Curie today. #WithYouToTheEnd
UK Health +1
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At Sense we believe no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be left out of life.
Run for Sense and support the 1.6 million people in the UK currently living with complex disabilities.
UK Disability +2
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Starlight exists to make hospital stays less frightening for seriously ill children. Through play, we help reduce pain, anxiety, and trauma—bringing comfort, resilience, and joy when it's needed most.
UK Children +1
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Project Purple is a non-profit organization empowering the fight against pancreatic cancer. We are tirelessly committed to funding crucial research, & providing aid for patients battling this disease.

USA Cancer +2
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Join #TeamNSPCC for the 2026 London Marathon! We’ll be with you every step of the way – through training and fundraising to celebrating with you at the finish.
Stand with us. Run for us. Together, we can change children’s lives.
UK Children +1
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A group of runners hug on the finish line of the London Marathon
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