London Marathon 2026

Date: Sunday, 26th April 2026

Location: Greater London

Distance: 26.2 mile run

Join us for the chance of a lifetime, on the most iconic running challenge yet. Run to change the lives of doctors and medical students.

Alana Birch and friend both wearing RMBF running vests and smiling

Why take part in the London Marathon?

Embark on the world-famous route to take in Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, the Cutty Sark and the Houses of Parliament. Enjoy the incredible atmosphere with 40,000 fellow runners and thousands cheering you on. Be part of an extremely rewarding and unforgettable experience. And make a difference – help us provide vital support for doctors and medical students.

Join us and get:

Dedicated support from our Fundraising Officer. Catherine will be on hand to provide lots of fundraising ideas and materials.
Access to training plans and training tips from a qualified athletics coach, with advice for the marathon day itself.
A running vest & goodies
Lots of updates to make sure you’re kept up to date about the impact your fundraising has on the work we do.

What do I need to know to take part?

Minimum age: 18 years and over
Fundraising target: £2000 (£500 to be raised by 31/12/25)
Registration fee: £100
Read our Terms & Conditions

How it works

1. Apply

Complete our London Marathon Runner Registration form below. Remember to tell us why you’d like to run for RMBF and how you’re going to fundraise. The more detail you can provide, the better!

2. Review

Your application will be reviewed by the RMBF team. You may be contacted to discuss your application in more detail. We will be in touch in September 2025 to let you know if we’re able to offer you a place on this occasion.

London Marathon 2026- RMBF Runner Application Form

Title (Miss/Ms/Mr etc)*
Name*
First Last
Email*
Phone*
Address*
Address Line 1 Address Line 2 City Post code Country
Do you agree to follow the Terms & Conditions?*
Please read our Terms & Conditions here.
- Yes I have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions.
Are you above the minimum age for this event?*
You must be 18 years or over to enter the London Marathon.
- Yes I am aged 18 years or above.
Have you entered the 2026 TCS London Marathon Ballot?*
We encourage all applicants to enter the London Marathon ballot. If you are successful in the ballot, you are still able to run for RMBF and receive a running vest and support from our team and athletics coach. There will also be no minimum fundraising amount for ballot places.
- Yes
- No
Why do you want to run the marathon for RMBF?*
How did you hear about the charity? Do you have any links to the medical profession/personal connection to the cause?
We are asking our marathon runner to commit to a £2,000 fundraising target. Tell us about your fundraising plans and ideas.*
Have you taken on any challenge events before? What is your experience of running? Why do you want to run the London Marathon next Spring?*
How could we best support you throughout your Marathon preparations?*
Have you ever fundraised for a charity before. How much did you raise, which event and which charity?*
Does your employer match fund? If yes - what company do you work for?
How we use your contact details for your application
The RMBF will use the information you have provided to contact you about the event and fundraising. We’ll email you to share event information. From time to time, we might text or call you to discuss your application or share important event news.
Keeping in touch
We believe you’ll also be interested to continue supporting the work we do. We will share news about how your support is directly helping doctors and medical students, as well as other ways to stay involved including future events, campaigns and financial appeals. We will share information by post or telephone UNLESS you advise us not to.
- To allow us to email you these messages tick here
- Or if you would prefer to opt out of all forms of contact tick here