Charity place
To apply for one of our limited charity places in the London Marathon 2026, please press the 'Apply' button below. We'll be in touch if we're able to offer you a place.
If your application is successful, you will be required to pay a £50 registration fee and commit to raising a minimum sponsorship target (excluding gift aid) of £2,500.
Own place
If you have secured your own place through TCS London Marathon directly, we would love for you to join #TeamStroke. Those who secure their own place will have no minimum sponsorship target, however every penny raised will help rebuild lives after stroke. We do however have a £300 minimum sponsorship requirement to attend our post-race party.
Event information
When: Sunday 26 April 2026
Where: London
Distance: 26.2 miles
Registration fee: £50
Fundraising target: £2,500
Why join #TeamStroke?
Everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. Taking part in the TCS London Marathon means that you are helping us to continue our work, such as funding stroke support services and researching better treatments, care and rehabilitation.
As part of our TCS London Marathon team you will receive:
- Support from a dedicated team.
- Regular training tips and fundraising advice.
- Your very own Stroke Association running vest to wear with pride on the big day.
- Invitations to our virtual training sessions to meet the rest of Team Stroke and help you get prepared for the day.
- An invitation to our post-race reception which includes a free welcome drink, meal and massage
- A massive cheer from our cheer point team on route
If you have any questions, please contact our fundraising team at supporter.relations@stroke.org.uk
Register
I want to apply for a charity place
I already have my own place
Frequently asked questions
No, completing our charity place application does not guarantee you a place. We will review applications and will communicate the outcome early June.
How can I improve my chances of securing a charity place?
Please include as much detail as possible in your application about why you wish to fundraise for the Stroke Association and how you will do this. We are looking for a breakdown on how you will reach the minimum fundraising target of £2,500. This could be bullet points regarding each fundraising activity and how much you think each will raise.
Is there any flexibility with the minimum fundraising target? Do I have to raise a minimum of £2,500? e.g. can I raise £1,500?
We need every charity place participant to raise at least £2,500. This is because as a charity we have to pay a significant amount of money to secure places in this event. Including other costs such as staff time, cost of materials, running tops, etc, without this minimum sponsorship we would be at a financial loss. We need to ensure all participants raise at least £2,500 to cover our costs and allow us to help rebuild more lives after stroke.
What should I do if I have been offered a charity place but then secure a place in the ballot?
Congratulations! Please let us know if you are lucky enough to secure a place via the ballot. We recommend that you use the ballot place so that we can allocate your charity place to someone else. You can still join #TeamStroke with a ballot place, and by offering the charity place to another person, this means that we can make #TeamStroke even bigger.
Will I receive a running vest to wear at the London Marathon?
Yes, you will be sent a Stroke Association running vest. This will arrive with you approximately two months before the event.
Will you have a cheer point on the day?
Yes! In 2025 we had a cheer point at Bermondsey and Canary Wharf. 2026 cheer points will be confirmed before the event - we LOVE cheering Team Stroke as they pass us but be warned, we're very loud.
If you can’t find the answer you are looking for, email supporter.relations@stroke.org.uk or call 0300 3300 740. We are here to help!
