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London Marathon

Date: Sunday 25th April 2027

Distance: 26.2 miles

Location: London

Registration fee: £100

Fundraising target: £2,500

Please note our 2027 places are now full, but you can still join the waitlist.

About this event

📅 25 April 2027
📍London
👣 26.2 miles

The London Marathon is one of the world’s most iconic races, bringing together thousands of runners for an unforgettable day of challenge, celebration and community.

The famous route takes you through the heart of London, past landmarks including Tower Bridge and the Houses of Parliament, before the incredible finish on The Mall. Run with Team Kids and every mile you complete will help support disabled children and young people, and their families.

How to enter

There are two ways to take part in the London Marathon with Team Kids:

Charity place entry

To secure a charity place, there is a £100 registration fee and commitment to fundraising a target of £2,500.


  • £100 registration fee

  • £2,500 fundraising target

Own place entry

If you’ve already secured your place directly with the event organisers, you can still join Team Kids and fundraise for us. You’ll receive the same support and benefits as our charity runners.


  • No registration fee

  • No fundraising target, just raise as much as you can

When you join Team Kids, you’ll receive:

  • A free Kids running vest with optional name letters so people can cheer you on
  • A fundraising pack with ideas and tips to help you reach your target
  • Tailored email updates with everything you need to know about the event
  • Motivation newsletters to keep you inspired throughout your training

Take part!

Ready to take on the London Marathon and make every mile count?

Please note our 2027 places are now full, but you can still join the waitlist below.

Any questions?

If you have any questions about this event, please email our Events team: events@kids.org.uk

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