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TCS London Marathon

We have now allocated our 2027 charity places, however you can still apply to join our reserve list through the form at the bottom of the page. Please note: only strong applicants will be added to the reserve list. This event is like no other, with a record breaking 59,830 runners taking to the streets this year and thousands of spectators gathering to cheer you on. Could 2027 be your year?

 

Date: 25 April 2027

Registration Fee: £100

Minimum Fundraising Target: £2300

Ballot Entry

The 2027 ballot is now closed, with results announced. If you were lucky enough to get a ballot place, you can still choose to run and fundraise for Coram. By running for Coram on a ballot place you will receive the same support and perks as our charity place runners, just without the minimum fundraising target. If you have any further questions about running for Coram on a ballot or Good for Age place please email Sarah.Grant@coram.org.uk

Charity Place Entry

We have now allocated our 2027 charity places, however you can still apply to join our reserve list through the form at the bottom of the page. Not all applicants will be added to the reserve list, so please provide as much detail as possible about why you want to run for Coram and how you plan to fundraise. We are looking for committed fundraisers who are enthusiastic about the cause so keep this in mind!

By running for Coram you will receive:

  • A personalised Coram ‘Champion for Children’ running vest or top
  • A motivating cheer point along the route, with a professional photographer to capture you in action
  • Finishers Medal
  • Regular support and advice from a dedicated member of the Challenge Events team
  • An invitation to join the Team Coram WhatsApp group, for regular training advice and fundraising hints and tips
  • A pre-event celebration to meet your fellow Coram runners
  • A post-race reception for you and up to five family/friends
  • Personalised certificate of thanks from Coram

"Incredible experience! Running a marathon is hard but knowing you are doing this for a great cause such as Coram brings you along the way when legs are screaming and you just want to stop!"
London Marathon 2026 runner
"A truly incredible cause and a different class in support and help throughout the process. I couldn't recommend running for Coram any higher. Lace up and get going!"
London Marathon 2025 runner
"Amazing! I felt so well supported throughout, and it was an amazing day. Knowing that it was all helping support the work that Coram do for children and young people made it all the more special. I now totally get the hype around running the London Marathon for a charity - there is something very special about the experience."
London Marathon 2025 runner

Watch below to see why some of our 2023 team chose to run for Coram

Please complete the form below to apply for Coram’s 2027 TCS London Marathon reserve list:

Applications will be carefully reviewed and we encourage you to share as much detail as possible about your motivation to run and commitment to fundraising. We wish you the very best of luck in your application for Team Coram!

TCS London Marathon 2027 Application Form

Name(Required)
Home address(Required)
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The size guide can be viewed at the bottom of the page.
Will your company match fund what you raise for Coram through the TCS London Marathon 2027?(Required)
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We would like all of our runners to be able to communicate with one another, and share hints and tips. We would also like for you to be able to contact us with ease. Would you be happy to join a WhatsApp group with your fellow runners?(Required)
Data protection: You give Coram permission for the free use of your name, picture, image, feedback and comments in any future publicity, advertising, fundraising materials and/or promotion relating to the event:(Required)
At Coram we take data protection seriously. We want everyone who supports us to feel confident and comfortable with how any personal information you share with us will be used and looked after. We’d love to hear about your experience. Please let us know if you would be interested in providing quotes/images for use on Coram’s website, social media and to share with future Coram TCS London Marathon or challenge event participants by opting in or out above. Please indicate if you would like to OPT IN or OPT OUT by ticking the boxes above.
Data protection: You are happy to be contacted by Coram regarding future challenge events and to be updated with other news/events related to Coram’s work:(Required)
Please indicate if you would like to OPT IN or OPT OUT by ticking the boxes above
By signing above I state that I have read and agree to the terms and conditions set by Coram (you can find these beneath this form). I agree to pay my non-refundable £100 deposit within a month of completing my application form and to raise 50% of my fundraising target (£1,000) one month before the event. I understand that if I fail to meet my payment and fundraising commitments, Coram reserve the right to withdraw my charity place. I agree to notify Coram as soon as possible if I have to withdraw my place, as places cannot be reallocated after two months before the event.
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