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London Marathon 2025

27 April 2025

Location: London

Distance: Marathon (26.2 miles)

London Marathon 2025

27 April 2025

Location: London

Distance: Marathon (26.2 miles)

Be part of the world's greatest marathon, London Marathon.

The London Marathon is the world's biggest fundraising event, and one of the most popular marathons on the planet. Apply today to join thousands of others taking on the iconic 26.2-mile route through London's iconic sights.

Join Team Place2Be, and together we can ensure more children get the mental health support they need.

Apply for your place now!

Why should I run for Place2Be?

By joining Place2Be, you'll be fundraising for our vital in-school services to help more children and young people get the mental health support they need.

Apply for a charity place

Lots of people want to run the London Marathon, so we ask that you apply for a place to run for Place2Be. Please fill in the form below to apply for a charity place and provide as much information as possible to support your application. Tell us why you want to take on London Marathon with #TeamPlace2Be!

If you're successful in getting a place, the following applies:

  • your registration fee will be £100
  • we'll ask you to raise at least £2,300.
Apply today!

I have my own ballot place

Ballot results will be released in early July. If you secure your own ballot place there would be no extra entry fee, as you'll have already paid the event organiser. Set your own fundraising target - we'd love to have you on #TeamPlace2Be

If you're not sure what type of place you have, please get in touch and one of our team will be able to help you.

Join Team Place2Be

Join Team Place2Be and get the superstar treatment, including:

  • our fundraising pack full of top tips
  • a personalised Place2Be running vest
  • regular e-newsletters to keep you up to date and motivated in the lead up to the event
  • invitation to a Place2Be school visit or webinar
  • the noisiest cheer squad to support you on the big day
  • invitation to our post-race party to celebrate your amazing achievement
  • support from our dedicated Events Team, who'll be on hand with training and fundraising advice.

FAQs

Where?

London

When?

27 April 2025

Distance

26.2 miles - a full marathon!

The route

The route starts in Greenwich Park in south-east London and finishes right by Buckingham Palace, passing lots of iconic landmarks on the way, such as Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf and Big Ben!

How much money do I need to raise?

If you have a charity place, we ask you to raise at least £2,300. But don’t worry! Our friendly fundraising team will support you every step of the way.  

If you're lucky enough to secure your own place through the London Marathon ballot, you'll be free to set your own fundraising target! 

Start preparing for your London Marathon!

Whether this is your first marathon, or you're looking to get a personal best, London Marathon have lots of resources and support to help you get started.

Check out London Marathon's training hub

Have a question?

If you'd like more information, you can: