London Marathon 2026

Cross the finish line with #TeamRMHCUK and help to support families with a child in hospital.

Charity Place runners

Ronald McDonald House Charities UK have a limited number of London Marathon places each year and applications for our 2026 London Marathon charity places are now open. We ask all interested supporters to fill out our application form, outlining your reasons for wanting to run for Ronald McDonald House Charities UK and how you plan to raise the minimum fundraising target of £2,500.

Apply to run here!

Official Ballot and Own Place runners

We highly recommend everyone apply for the London Marathon public ballot if they would like to run for us. If you are successful in the public ballot, you can still run for Ronald McDonald House Charities UK. The ballot for the 2026 TCS London Marathon will open in April 2025.

All #TeamRMHCUK runners receive:

Knowledge that your fundraising will provide families with a ‘home away from home’ close to their sick child, ensuring they have more time and energy to focus on staying together (just £35 could help us accommodate a family for one night)

A personalised #TeamRMHCUK technical running top to wear on race day

Support throughout your fundraising journey from a dedicated member of the fundraising team

A Fundraising pack full of hints and tips

#TeamRMHCUK cheer squad on route to give you that extra boost and support you at the end of the line