London Marathon 2027

Join Team Arthritis UK for one of the world’s most popular marathons, taking you through the streets of London with an atmosphere that you won’t find anywhere else.

Sunday 25th April 2027

London

26.2 miles

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Run towards a future free from arthritis.

Join Team Arthritis UK for one of the world’s most popular marathons, taking you through the streets of London with an atmosphere that you won’t find anywhere else. By being part of Team Arthritis UK, you won't just be running the 26.2 miles, you will be running for a future free from arthritis.

Apply for a charity place

Apply to join Team Arthritis UK today for the London Marathon 2027. Please do take your time completing this application form, providing us as much detail as possible to really support your application.

If successful we ask each runner to commit to raising a minimum of £3000 and the registration fee to secure the place is £100.

I have my own place

Congratulations on being successful in the public ballot for London Marathon 2027.

Join team Arthritis UK today using your ballot place to fundraise towards a future free from arthritis.

The support you’ll receive as part of team Arthritis UK

A personalised running top or vest
An official welcome pack full of support
Expert fundraising support from our team
An invitation to our Post Race Reception for after the race
And of course, 3 of the loudest and most supportive cheer point to give you that boost on the day

Countdown to the big day!

Contact us

Email: fundraising@arthritis-uk.org
Phone: 0300 790 0405

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