About the event
Experience one of the most well-known races in the world as part of Team NHS Charities Together. Join us on 26 April 2026 for the TCS London Marathon. The 26.2-mile route will take you past some of London’s iconic landmarks and thousands of spectators ready to cheer you on (including our team!) for a truly unforgettable day.
How we’ll support you
We’ll be with you every step of the way to help you feel ready for the big day. As part of Team NHS Charities Together you’ll receive:
An NHS Charities Together running vest
Bespoke training plans and advice our team of experts
Advice and support with your fundraising
A fundraising pack and fundraising materials
An invitation to join our Facebook and Strava communities
Frequently asked questions
Do you have a question about the event? We’ve got you covered.
The 26.2-mile route starts in Greenwich Park and ends near Buckingham Palace.
Greenwich Park (Start)
Tower Bridge (Mile 12-13)
Canary Wharf (Mile 15-19)
The Embankment (Mile 23-25)
The Mall (Finish line)
Vests are sent approximately 4-6 weeks before race day. Once you have a charity place confirmed and let us know what size vest you need, our team will arrange to post it to you.
If you take one of our charity places, we ask that you raise a minimum of £2,500. If you have your own place and run for us, you can set your own target. We will be here to support you and provide lots of inspiration to help you hit your target.
The easiest way to fundraise is by setting up an online fundraising page – either on Enthuse or JustGiving. If you collect money on an online fundraising page, the money you raise will come directly to us so there’s nothing extra you need to do.
If you’ve collected any cash, you can pay it in using one of the options below:
Pay the donations onto your online fundraising page
Do a bank transfer, email hello@anhsc.org.uk for our account details
Send a cheque made payable to ‘NHS Charities Together’ to our office address, Pure Offices (Suite 68) Lake View House Wilton Drive Warwick CV34 6RG
The money you raise will make a huge difference for NHS staff, patients and communities.
Thanks to amazing fundraisers like you, we have funded hundreds of projects across the UK to help the NHS thrive. We’re there for exhausted NHS staff to help them through the hardest moments. And we’re pushing patient care further to transform lives, as well as supporting community volunteers to make a difference in emergency situations.
With your support we can continue to do this and make sure absolutely everyone has access to the health and care they need, whenever they need it.
Find out more about the impact of our work and the difference you'll make.
Our team are here to support you and answer any questions you might have. You can get in touch with them by emailing hello@anhsc.org.uk or calling 0300 303 5748.
“I’ve struggled with my mental health throughout my life and the NHS has offered me the support I need. I chose to raise money by running the London marathon, as I feel that the challenge of a marathon is as much a mental battle as a physical one.”AmyNHS Charities Together fundraiser
