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!
Fundraising top tips
Around 4,200 children and young people are diagnosed with cancer every year in the UK. We've been working tirelessly to fund research that supports children through their cancer journey.
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.
One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. Join team Alzheimer's Society for the London Marathon and together, we can give help to everyone affected by dementia.
Run for the powerful community that turns miles into miracles. Boston Children's Hospital is where the world comes. Fundraise in exchange for guaranteed entry and other exciting team benefits!
Together, we create joy, happiness and magical memories by granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
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