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Choose a charity and fundraise for a cause you care about

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!

Fundraising top tips

Breakthrough T1D

Come and join our amazing team of runners all working towards a future without type 1
diabetes. Help us to fund pioneering research into treatments and a cure, while supporting the T1D community.

UK Health

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

The Michael J. Fox Foundation is committed to curing Parkinson's through bold research and improving therapies for those living with the disease today.

USA Disability +1

Make A Wish Foundation UK

Together, we create joy, happiness and magical memories by granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

UK Children +1

Shelter

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Join us in ending the devastating impact the housing emergency has on people and our communities because home is everything.

UK Social Welfare

Samaritans

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.

UK Mental Health

Smile Train US

Smile Train is the world's largest cleft-focused organization, with a sustainable and local model of supporting surgery and other forms 1 of essential care.

USA Children +1

A group of runners hug on the finish line of the London Marathon

All charities with places

Explore these amazing charities and get in touch with one close to your heart.

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