4 March 2025

We have two charity places in the TCS London Marathon 2026 - would you like to run for us?

Next year's London Marathon takes place on Sunday 26 April 2026. You could be part of the world's biggest and most iconic marathon, by applying for one of our charity places. 

Signing up is easy - complete our online application form using the button below. If you are successful, we will send you an email and further information. You will be asked to pay a £100 registration fee and you must commit to raising at least £2,000 for Care for Kids.

As we expect to receive more applications than we have places, we can't guarantee that everyone who applies will secure a place. Make sure you add as much supporting information to your application as you can. Let us know why we should pick you to run for our charity!

Why run for Care for Kids?

We are a small, local charity working hard to support families in northern Devon. Every year, Care for Kids supports between 15 and 20 local families who have a child diagnosed with a life-threatening illness or condition. We also carry out improvement projects at the Caroline Thorpe children’s ward at North Devon District Hospital.

If you choose to run for us, we’ll be there to support you in whatever way we can, and we’re so grateful for the amazing efforts of everyone who is taking on this challenge, or who is supporting a loved one to do so.

You’ll receive fundraising tips, the opportunity to team up with our other marathon runner for support, and a Care for Kids running vest to wear on the day. We’ll also help to promote your fundraising events, to ensure you raise as much as you can for us.

Ballot runners

If you were lucky enough to get a place in the TCS London Marathon through the general ballot and would like to fundraise for a charity, please get in touch!

We'd love for you to fundraise for us. We can help set up your fundraising page and offer support throughout your fundraising journey. If you pledge to raise over £500 we'll also provide you with one of our Care for Kids running vests with your name on it!