We are inviting expressions of interest to run the London Marathon for Haemochromatosis UK on 26 April 2026. Will you be our fundraising hero in the fight against iron overload?

The London Marathon has become an annual, inspiring and colourful fixture in the world’s sporting calendar since the inaugural race in 1981. More than 1.3 million people have completed the course, over a £1.3 billion has been raised for charity and there have been countless amazing tales of human achievement. It might be the race you always said you would run, so why not take it on in 2026 for the haemochromatosis cause.

At Haemochromatosis UK we have two coveted places for world famous 2026 London Marathon, but to be chosen you will need to let us know what inspires you to run for our charity. We will share this story on our website and social media. We may also want to share your story with local press. 

If you want to be considered for a place you need to be very confident of achieving a £2,000 fundraising target - but your fundraising can start up to a year before the event. Ideally, we would like our runners to have even more ambitious fundraising targets so it is likely you will have a wide network of friends, family and colleagues who will support your participation.

These places are very hard to come by, and require the charity purchasing places - which is why we have a selection process. If chosen, you will be asked to pay a non-refundable £100 deposit, set-up your sponsorship page and start planning your fundraising - as well as the small matter of training for the marathon itself!

So as you watch the event on 25 April on TV this year - imagine, that it could be you!

To express an interest please send an email to [email protected] with the following information by 31 May 2025:

"I would like to run the 2026 London Marathon"

• Name, email address and telephone number.
• What fundraising target you will set yourself?
• What inspires you to run for Haemochromatosis UK?
• What makes you confident you can achieve your fundraising target?
• Anything else that would help us choose you for the event?

We really appreciate your interest in running the London Marathon in 2026. If this event is not for you - please consider other events, like the London Landmarks Half Marathon, the Great North Run or any other challenge event. Let us know if you want some inspiration. (Not read yet - we have places for the next four years in the London Marathon.)