London Marathon 2026

26th April 2026

London

The London Marathon will be back on Sunday 26 April, 2026 – and you could be there representing Southmead Hospital Charity, helping our amazing NHS go further to enhance care for patients.

This world-famous marathon takes you past many of the most memorable landmarks in London, including Tower Bridge, Big Ben, and The Shard. With around 50,000 runners and thousands of spectators lining the streets to cheer you on, the atmosphere at the London Marathon promises an unforgettable experience.

Apply for one of our charity places

We’re delighted to have four charity places in the London Marathon. Our runners will be committed to raising minimum of £2,500 excluding Gift Aid, with £1,000 raised by 31 January 2026 and the remaining raised by 30 June 2026.

To be considered for a charity place, please complete the application form below. We encourage you to include as much detail as you can about why you want to run for Southmead Hospital Charity and how you plan to reach the minimum £2,500 commitment.

Applications close on Sunday 10^th August, and we’ll let you know the outcome by Friday 15^th August. Please note, you must be aged 18 or over on event day.

London Marathon 2026 Applications

Apply for a place with Southmead Hospital Charity in the 2026 London Marathon

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Why do you want to run and raise money for Southmead Hospital?(Required)

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Please confirm that you're committed to raising a minimum of £2,500 and agree to raise £1,000 by January 31 2026, with the remaining raised by 30 June 2026.(Required)

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Secured your own place in the ballot?

Congratulations! Step up to support your local NHS in the iconic London Marathon. There’s no fundraising pledge, just raise as much as you can and get the same support as our charity places runners!

To join the team, please contact Hannah on the details below.