TCS London Marathon 2026

Our Run Wild London Marathon team is complete!

Born Free’s Run Wild team 2026 is now full and the waitlist is closed.

You can still join the fun by taking on TCS London Marathon MyWay and completing 26.2 miles wherever you live – scroll down for details!

If you’d prefer to be part of the buzz on the day, you can volunteer on 26 April 2026 to cheer and support our runners. Volunteers are automatically placed at the top of the application list for the 2027 marathon. See further information about supporting our team, below.

Or check back after the 2026 event for details on how to apply for 2027!

Already Have a Ballot Place?

Fantastic! Join Born Free and Run Wild with us.

No minimum target—just raise what you can.

Enjoy community, support, and the chance to wear one of our special running vests.

Set up your fundraising page

Virtual Marathon Option

If you don’t have a place, choose TCS London Marathon MyWay. Run the full 26.2 miles wherever you are—trail, treadmill, city streets.

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Includes:

• Finisher’s medal
• New Balance T‑shirt
• Priority access to the live event if spaces open (last year, 2 virtual runners crossed over)

Registration: £30

No fundraising minimum required!

Join our Run Wild MyWay team and bring your hometown onto the world stage.

Register virtually

Volunteer & Cheer for Wildlife

Not running? Join our volunteers on marathon day, 26th April 2026.

Help build the team spirit, encourage runners, support finishers—and make every step count for wildlife.

Tasks on the day will include:

• Cheering runners on
• Setting up and packing down the Born Free Base Camp
• Greeting finishers
• Refreshment duties

We’ll give you a Born Free T‑shirt and reimburse basic expenses. Volunteers also get priority access for next year’s places.

Email us at [email protected] to join our volunteer squad.