Fundraising ideas
Looking for ideas on how you can fundraise over the coming months? You're in the right place!
- London
- Marathons
- Difficulty: Red
The London Marathon is one of the great British sporting events, combining elite athletes, mass participation runners and record-breaking fundraising in one race.
The famous 26 miles, 385 yards course takes you from Blackheath, through the City of London to the iconic finish line in The Mall. The atmosphere is second-to-none with supportive crowds along the route to cheer you on.
For many, both regular marathon runners and first-timers alike, this is a popular bucket-list event and securing a place is a major first step as demand is high.
USE YOUR OWN PLACE
The results of the 2026 TCS London Marathon Ballot will be released in July.
If you are successful in securing your own place through the ballot process, we would love you to use it to join our team, raising vital funds for veterans and their families.
Once you have your place, all you need to do is:
Step 1
Register your London Marathon fundraiser to let us know you will be fundraising for us.
Step 2
Set up your Just Giving page to get started.
Please note: We do not have charity places for the 2026 TCS London Marathon. If you’ve secured your own place through the ballot, you can still run for us by registering your fundraiser.
All the Support You Need to Go the Extra Mile
Once you’ve registered your fundraiser, the support starts straight away!
We’ll send you a free fundraising guide packed with creative ideas, expert tips, and everything you need to smash your target.
Plus, we’ll share our top training tips to help you gear up for the big day – whether it’s your first marathon or your tenth.
Need support setting up your Just Giving page? Take a look at our guide to find out how to easily set up your donation page.
Get in touch
For any questions or support related to your fundraiser, please email fundraise@helpforheroes.org.uk.