London Marathon 2026
The race is on!
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We’ll see you there!
Why run for YMCA?
By joining Team YMCA, you will help us continue our life-changing work supporting young people and local communities across England and Wales. Read more about our impact or the young people we have helped.
Every year YMCA provides a home to more than 20,000 people experiencing homelessness, operating in more than 700 different communities and supporting 402,000 people.
You can get in touch with the Marathon team at marathon@ymca.org.uk.
Time
Starts 09:00AM
Date
7 May 2026
Registration fee
£100
Distance
26.2 miles
Minimum sponsorship: £1,000
We’re with you every step of the way.
We know that training for and running the London Marathon is a big challenge to undertake, so for that, we will be with you every step of the way. As part of Team YMCA, you will receive support from a dedicated point of contact. Whilst on Team YMCA, you will receive:
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Why run the London Marathon for YMCA?
By joining Team YMCA, you will help us continue our life-changing work supporting young people and local communities across England and Wales. Read more about our impact or the young people we have helped.