Every 10 seconds Samaritans responds to a call for help. We hope you'll choose to run the 2026 TCS London Marathon with #TeamSamaritans. Every pound you raise will help more people struggling to cope.
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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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Together, we create joy, happiness and magical memories by granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
For too long, arthritis has been dismissed and ignored. Together, we can change this. With your help we can fund life-changing research, support services and campaign for a future free from arthritis.
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.
Stand with us. Run for us. Together, we can change children’s lives.
Phab is a charity that promotes inclusion for disabled and non disabled children, youth and adults. This is achieved through its network of clubs and adventure holidays and adventure days. Run for us.
We are an educational charity that inspires young people to believe they can achieve more than they ever thought possible, through learning and adventure in the wild.
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