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  • In Person

    • TCS London Marathon 2027

    • Date:
    • Location: London
        • Challenge Events

    Registrations for the 2027 Born Free Run Wild Squad are now open!

    Photograph of a runner standing on a wide, tree-lined street holding up a medal and raising a fist in celebration. The runner wears a yellow and black shirt with "BORN FREE" text, bright blue shoes, and neon green shorts, with a few people walking in the background under a partly cloudy sky.Each place on the Born Free Run Wild Team is an opportunity do something amazing for wildlife.

    So, whether you have a personal best to beat or whether you run pole pole (meaning slowly slowly in Swahili) we invite you to apply for a spot on the 2027 RUN WILD team. Put your best foot forward and fundraise for a kinder future for wildlife.

    REGISTER HERE

    Already Have a Ballot Place?

    Photograph of a runner participating in a race, wearing a yellow and black tank top with "Born Free Trish" text and a lion graphic, along with race bib number 70960. Background includes other runners and a large British flag, indicating a competitive event in an urban setting.Use your ballot place to run for Born Free – do something amazing!

    If you are lucky enough to secure a 2027 ballot place, we’d love to have you on the team!

    It’s free to join the RUN WILD team with your ballot place and there is no minimum fundraising target. We just ask that you raise what you can to support compassionate conservation. We hope you’ll join the thousands of others taking on this iconic 26.2-mile challenge in April 2027, and accomplish something incredible in aid of Born Free in the process.

    Email us if you’d like to join the team using your ballot place: [email protected]

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    See the run wild team in action

    For more inspiration and motivation, take a look at the Run Wild London Marathon Team in action!

    Missing out on a ballot or charity place in the TCS London Marathon can be disappointing – but your journey does not have to end here…

    Join our Virtual Team!

    Sign up for the TCS London Marathon MyWay and join our Virtual Run Wild team for a chance to secure a spot in the live event if a runner drops out!

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    By completing the 26.2 miles your way—whether it’s on trails, streets, or your favourite route—you’ll not only earn a TCS London Marathon finisher medal and New Balance T-shirt but also stay ready as part of our priority waitlist.

    Last year, four of our virtual team members seamlessly joined the in-person event, as they were already training and fundraising.

    The £30 registration fee has no minimum fundraising target—just raise what you can to support Born Free’s vital work for wild animals. Every pound helps rescue animals, protect their habitats, and make a real difference.

    Sign up to TCS London Marathon MyWay. Select Born Free as your chosen charity when registering to be added to our priority waitlist.

    REGISTER NOW

     

    Volunteer at the London Marathon

    Attention all wildlife enthusiasts! Join us in supporting wildlife conservation efforts by volunteering at the 2027 London Marathon. And if you are a keen runner, you’ll be top of the list for the following year’s charity spots!

    Photograph of a post-race celebration at an outdoor event, showing two athletes wearing medals and race gear with "Born Free" branding, surrounded by a crowd of spectators. The scene highlights camaraderie and achievement, with one athlete crouching and the other seated, both displaying their medals prominently.

    Responsibilities:

    • Cheering on runners and providing encouragement
    • Help with setting up and breaking down the Born Free basecamp
    • Greeting runners at the finish and guiding them to the Born Free basecamp
    • Assisting with various tasks, distributing hydration and food packs

    Requirements:

    • Enthusiasm for wildlife and conservation efforts
    • Ability to stand for long periods of time
    • Reliable transportation to and from the event location

    Photograph of a man sitting on a blue folding chair outdoors, wearing a yellow and black race shirt with a bib number 30474, holding a large giraffe-shaped trophy decorated with medals. Another person stands nearby under a tent, with trees and other people visible in the background, suggesting a post-race event or celebration in a park setting.Benefits:

    • Connect with like-minded individuals and make new friends
    • Contribute to important conservation efforts
    • Receive a Born Free T-shirt and recognition for your efforts

    No prior experience necessary. If you have a passion for wildlife and are looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

    To apply, please send a brief message explaining why you are interested in volunteering to [email protected]

    We look forward to having you join our team for this exciting event!

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    PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD

    When you run (or cheer), you help save lives—from lions in Africa to orangutans in Borneo. Your fundraising supports rescue centres, habitat protection, and long-term conservation.

    Join us. Run Wild for Born Free—and run for their freedom.