London Marathon 2027

Applications for the London Marathon 2027 are now Open!

We're excited to announce that applications for our charity places in the London Marathon on Sunday 25th April are now open!

This is your chance to take on one of the world's most iconic races while raising vital funds to support our work.

How to Apply

Please read the terms and conditions at the bottom of this page and click on the link below.

Key Dates

• Applications open: Now
• Application deadline: 24 July
• Successful applicants announced: Mid-August

Fundraising Commitment

If selected, you'll receive one of our charity places in the London Marathon and will need to pay a registration fee of £80, and be expected to raise at least £2,500 to support our work. We'll be here to help you along the way with fundraising advice, resources, and encouragement.

We look forward to hearing why you'd like to run for us and wish all applicants the very best of luck!

London Marathon 2027 charity place terms and conditions

Step Together Volunteering receives a limited number of charity bond places for the London Marathon. These places are extremely important to us because they help us raise vital funds and awareness for our work supporting people to build confidence, skills and brighter futures through volunteering.

By accepting a Step Together Volunteering charity place, you are accepting a place in the Sunday 25 April 2027 London Marathon event. Our charity bond places are for the Sunday event only and are separate from any Saturday event places made available by London Marathon Events.

By accepting a Step Together Volunteering charity place for the 2027 London Marathon, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

Fundraising commitment
You agree to raise a minimum of £2,500 for Step Together Volunteering, excluding Gift Aid, by 26 May 2027.

Entry donation
If you are offered and accept a charity place, you agree to make an £80 donation through the link provided in your acceptance email within 14 days of accepting your place. This donation is separate from your £2,500 fundraising target and helps contribute towards the cost of your place. The £80 donation is non-refundable if you later withdraw.

Registration with London Marathon Events
You must complete the official London Marathon registration process through the London Marathon console by the deadline given. We will send you the registration information once your £80 entry donation has been received and your place has been confirmed. If you believe you should have received this information but have not, please contact admin@step-together.org.uk as soon as possible.

Sunday event place
Your Step Together Volunteering charity place is for the Sunday 25 April 2027 London Marathon event. It cannot be transferred to the Saturday event or to another person. You must follow all rules, deadlines and instructions issued by London Marathon Events in relation to the Sunday event.

Training, health and fitness
You are responsible for ensuring that you are fit and well enough to train for and take part in the London Marathon. Step Together Volunteering cannot accept responsibility for any injury, illness, medical issue or incident that occurs during your training or on race day. If you have any concerns about your health, fitness or ability to participate, you should seek medical advice.

If you can no longer take part
You must tell us as soon as possible if you are unsure whether you can take part or whether you will be able to meet the fundraising target. The earlier you contact us, the more likely it is that we can support you with fundraising or offer the place to someone on our waiting list. If you withdraw late and we are unable to reallocate your place, Step Together Volunteering may lose both the cost of the place and the fundraising income we expected it to generate.

Deferrals
Deferrals are not guaranteed and will only be considered in exceptional circumstances, subject to the rules, deadlines and approval processes set by London Marathon Events. Any deferral request will be considered by Step Together Volunteering on a case-by-case basis. Donations already received by Step Together Volunteering will not be refunded if you are unable to take part.

Money raised
All sponsorship money raised in aid of Step Together Volunteering must either be paid to Step Together Volunteering or, if you are unable to take part and your sponsors no longer wish to support the charity, returned to the individual sponsors. Donations already received by Step Together Volunteering will not be refunded.

Race weekend arrangements
You are responsible for making your own travel, accommodation and race-day arrangements, including any costs associated with attending the event. Step Together Volunteering will not be able to attend on the day. You are also responsible for collecting your race number and any other required materials from the official London Marathon Running Show/Expo, if required by London Marathon Events. Step Together Volunteering cannot collect these on your behalf.

Communication
We may need to contact you about important deadlines, fundraising progress, registration requirements or changes to event arrangements. You agree to respond promptly to any communication marked as urgent. If we are unable to contact you, or if you do not respond to important requests, we may withdraw your charity place.

Event changes
You agree to follow the rules, instructions and deadlines set by London Marathon Events. Step Together Volunteering is not responsible for any changes made by London Marathon Events, including changes to the event format, registration process, race-day arrangements or participation requirements.

In order to submit your application, you will need to confirm that you have read, understood and agree to these terms and conditions.