London Marathon
Join Team Demelza and take on the world's most popular and iconic marathon.

About this marathon
Charity places are now SOLD OUT for 2026.
Have you secured a ballot place and want to run for Demelza? We would be delighted to have you join Team Demelza for the 2026 London Marathon!
The world famous 26.2 mile race showcases London's historic landmarks, including Greenwich, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, and the finish at Buckingham Palace.

How it works

Register
Register with Demelza. We'll we then enter your details on the official event portal and let you know when to look out for this email.

Fundraise
You'll automatically receive a link to your fundraising page. Simply share your page with friends and family.

Train and take part
Find a training plan that's right for you, and we'll be there on the day, making lots of noise to cheer you on.
Key event details
Sunday 26 April 2026
London
Raise as much as you can with your own ballot place

Joining the team
As part of Team Demelza, we'll support you every step of the way with:
💬 Fundraising advice
🪣 Fundraising material support
🎽 Demelza running vest
🏠 Opportunity to visit our Kent, South East London or East Sussex Hospice for a tour
👏On the day cheer squad
Registration fee: £75
Minimum fundraising target: £2,500
Please note: your fundraising target excludes gift aid and matched giving.
FAQ's
When will I receive my running vest?
You will recieve your running vest a couple of weeks after signing up to the event.
When will I recieve the email to upload my details to the London Marathon event portal?
Once the official portal for this event is live and you have reached 60% (£1,500) of your fundraising target you will be added on to the portal to complete your details, such as predicted finish time etc.
I have further questions about the event itself, where can I find out more?
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