TCS London Marathon 2026

We are thrilled to announce that we have opened our charity place applications to run the 2026 TCS London Marathon on Sunday 26 April 2026!

Take on the ultimate bucket-list event as part of #TeamNorthCare.

The 26.2-mile route will take you past some of London’s iconic landmarks, with thousands of spectators ready to cheer you on. And with every stride you take, you'll be making a huge difference across our hospitals and communities.

To be considered for a charity place, please complete the application form below. All applications received will be reviewed, with applicants notified of the outcome following the closing date in August.

Please consider the following when applying:

Your connection to the cause
Your fundraising target
Your fundraising plan

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Event Date

26 April 2026

Registration deadline: Friday 15 August at 10am

Event location

London

Registration fee and fundraising requirements

If we are able to offer you one of our charity places, we will ask for the following:

Registration fee: £50 (payable within 7 days of being offered a place, non-refundable)
Minimum target: £2,500

WERE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THE BALLOT?
Have you already got your own place and want to be part of #TeamNorthCare? We’d love to have your support! Contact us to start your Marathon fundraising journey today.

Application form

Complete the form below to apply to run for NorthCare Charity in the London Marathon 2026. Please note that places are limited and you will be advised if your application has been successful after the closing date.

Your answers will be taken into consideration when assessing your application and help us determine who received a charity place, so please provide as much detail as possible.

Title Required

First name Required

Last name Required

Email address Required

Phone number Required

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Country

Postal Code

Date of Birth Required

Gender Required

Are you a member of staff at Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust (NCA)? If so, please select your Care Organisation below Required

Have you fundraised for NorthCare Charity before? Required

Have you taken part in the London Marathon previously? Required

If you ran the London Marathon previously for a charity, please tell us which charity you ran for and the amount raised

Please tell us a little about your previous/current running experience, if any

Why would you like to take part in the 2026 London Marathon for NorthCare Charity? Required

All successful runners must commit to raise a minimum of £2,500. How much sponsorship do you think you can raise?* Required

Would you like to support a particular hospital, department or care organisation? Required

If so, please give details below:

How will you raise your sponsorship money? Please explain as fully as you can exactly how you plan to raise sponsorship, your answer will be taken into consideration when assessing your application. Required

Some companies offer Match Funding on a pound-for-pound basis, while others specify the amount they are prepared to give. Any match funding secured will be in addition to your minimum sponsorship. Please note if you are an NHS employee, your answer should be no to this question.

Does your employer support match funding? Required

If yes, please share the name of the employer and details of the match-funding (if applicable)

Registration fee and fundraising Required

I hereby confirm that if I am successfully given a place I will pay a £50 registration fee, and I pledge to raise a minimum of £2,500 in sponsorship.

Registration fee Required

I agree to pay the registration fee of £50. I understand that if I am selected for a place I will need to pay this within 7 days of being notified. I understand my place is not secured until this is complete.

Online registration Required

If allocated a place, I acknowledge I must complete an online token registration within 1 month of receiving the token email. I understand my place will be allocated to someone on the waiting list if I do not complete this within the deadline.

Fundraising pledge Required

I confirm all funds are voluntarily given and accepted without expecting or receiving something in return. I will comply with fundraising laws and recognised fundraising standards when organising any fundraising activities.

Contact details Required

I confirm NorthCare Charity can contact me about my participation in this event via the details I have provided in this form. I hereby declare that all personal information is voluntarily given and is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

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TCS London Marathon 2026

Event Date

Event location

Registration fee and fundraising requirements

Application form

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