London Marathon 2026

26th April 2026
London

The London Marathon will be back on Sunday 26 April, 2026 – and there will be some amazing people taking part and 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.

Charity places

We were 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.

Applications have now closed. Please note, you must be aged 18 or over on event day.

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.

Contact Hannah

Community Fundraising Manager


hannah.jones3@nbt.nhs.uk

07920 413700

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