TCS London Marathon 2027

The TCS London Marathon is one of the biggest and best marathons in the world.  The world famous route passes some of London's iconic landmarks including Tower Bridge, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, with fantastic support from the crowds along the way. 

"What an experience!  So glad to raise money for an amazing charity, thank you for the support"

Join our #DreamTeam and make dreams come true for children with serious or life-limiting conditions, in the highest areas of deprivation in the UK.

2027 update: Recently it was reported that London Marathon Events is exploring the possibility of the 2027 TCS London Marathon taking place across two days. Should permission be granted for this one‑off two‑day format it would take place on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 April. Currently, our charity places will be unaffected and valid for Sunday 25 April. 

Applications for a charity place are now OPEN:

We’re excited to invite you to apply for one of our limited charity places. If you’re passionate about supporting Dreams Come True, we’d love to hear from you.

• Registration Fee (non-refundable): £125
• Fundraising Pledge: £2,500

To apply, please complete the application form below. If your application is successful, you’ll be invited to pay the registration fee and confirm your place by agreeing to our terms and conditions..

About the application process:
Dreams Come True receives a small allocation of charity places for this event, so we use an application process to ensure they are awarded thoughtfully. We aim to select applicants who demonstrate a strong connection to the charity and the greatest potential to make an impact through their fundraising.

We encourage you to make your application as strong as possible by sharing details such as a personal story, a corporate or community link, a referral, and your fundraising plans.

Timeline:
We expect to close applications shortly after the TCS London Marathon ballot results are announced (anticipated in July). Successful applicants will be notified as soon as possible after this date.

Double your chances - apply for a ballot place?

The ballot for the 2027 TCS London Marathon will open from 09:00 (BST) on Friday 24 April until 16:00 on Friday 1 May. You will receive an email outcome by early July.  

Enter the ballot

Already have your own place?

If you are lucky enough to get a ballot place, have a good for age/club or VIP place or a deferred general entry place we’d love to welcome you to our #DreamTeam.  There is no minimum fundraising target, just raise as much as you can to help make more dreams come true.  Get in touch so we can support you with your training and fundraising.

I have my own place

How we will support you:

We will be with you every step of the way and offer a fantastic supporter experience including:

• A Dreams Come True running vest (once you raise £100)
• Regular emails to keep you motivated
• Access to a private Facebook group plus tips from Jo Pavey (five-time Olympian and our ambassador)
• A fundraising pack with handy tips and ideas

This event is organised by London Marathon Events Ltd.

Any questions?
Please contact [email protected] and we will be more than happy to help.