TCS London Marathon
Run the London Marathon for ActionAid.
Take on the world famous London Marathon! Feel the buzz as you make your way around the 26.2 mile route, through crowd-lined streets and past many of the capitals most iconic landmarks. The feeling of triumph as you cross the finish line outside Buckingham Palace is one you'll remember forever.
Why run for ActionAid?
- You will receive training and nutrition advice to get you race-day ready.
- A friendly fundraising expert will guide you every step of the way to help you reach your goals.
- Your fundraising can support women and girls around the world as they tackle injustices and claim their rights.
Our 2026 London Marathon team is now full. However you can join our waitlist if you'd like to be in with a chance of grabbing a last minute place should one become available.
I have a 2026 ballot place
If you have your secured your own place in the London Marathon 2026 ballot and would like to fundraise for ActionAid, let us know.
Charity place 2027
Complete our application form to secure one of our limited charity places in London Marathon 2027.
Apply for a 2027 charity place
I felt so proud to run for women and girls around the world and the support I received from ActionAid was superb!
How your sponsorship helps
Mousumi is a survivor of the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh, a tragedy that changed her life. A garment worker on the sixth floor, she was trapped under rubble for three terrifying hours after being forced to work despite visible cracks in the building.
She survived with serious injuries and ongoing physical and psychological trauma. Through ActionAid’s Workers Café, Mousumi received counselling, medical care, and training, and a sewing machine to start a small business.
This support has given Mousumi renewed confidence, dignity and hope for a safer future for women workers.
Your fundraising for the marathon helps women like Mousumi rebuild their lives with counselling, skills training, and the confidence to start again after crisis.
Mousumi Begum, a Rana Plaza survivor, is rebuilding her life and business with support from ActionAid Bangladesh.
S. H. M. Mushfiqul Alam/ActionAid
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Thank you so much for your incredible support – you are changing lives, for good.
Page updated 11 February 2026