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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!

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Anthony Nolan is the charity saving lives through stem cells. We match amazing individuals willing to donate their stem cells to people who need a lifesaving transplant. Run for us and change lives.
UK Cancer +1
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The American Cancer Society is the leading cancer-fighting organization working to to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Make your miles more meaningful.
USA Cancer +2
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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 +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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At Barnardo's, we're here to make children, young people and families feel safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful - and have somewhere they feel they belong. Join #teamBarnardos today!
UK Children +1
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A group of runners hug on the finish line of the London Marathon
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Explore these amazing charities and get in touch with one close to your heart.