The London Marathon
Join over 50,000 other people for the London Marathon, one of the world’s most iconic races. This record-breaking marathon goes through the heart of the city, stretching from Greenwich Park across the river and right up to Buckingham Palace.
With a staggering 1.1 million people applying for the ballot, this is your best chance to run in the London Marathon. Soak up the electric atmosphere and run to raise money for disabled and seriously ill children.
Sign up todayAbout the event
The race starts on Sunday 26 April in Greenwich Park, and finishes on The Mall, just to the side of Buckingham Palace.
The route takes you through London and along the river on fast, flat roads. The event is well-known for its crowds and always draws a large amount of local support.
Secure your place
We have three highly sought-after places on offer. Once you have applied, your application will be assessed by the Family Fund Events Team. We will let you know the outcome of your application by the end of June 2025.
Register for your placeAlready got your place?
If you’ve already secured your place but still want to raise money for Family Fund, contact our fundraising team today.
We’ll provide you with:
- a Family Fund t-shirt to wear with pride
- a fabulous fundraising pack full of goodies to help you reach your sponsorship goal
- first-class fundraising support from our dedicated team
For more information email our fundraising team or call 01904 550033.