London Marathon

Have a ballot place and want to join Team Grief Encounter? Email us to get started : challenges@griefencounter.org.uk

Ready for the run of a lifetime?

Join the world’s biggest and most loved marathon and help raise vital funds for Grief Encounter. You’ll race alongside tens of thousands of runners, soaking up the electric atmosphere as London’s famously loud and lively crowds push you all the way to the finish line.

New to marathons? A seasoned runner? That doesn’t matter, we’re here to help you train, prepare, and smash your fundraising goals. This is your moment. Let’s make it unforgettable.

£100 registration fee (non-refundable)
£3,000 minimum fundraising target (excluding gift aid)

Together, we can make every stride count.

Application deadline: 9am, Monday 18 May 2026.

Apply for a charity place

Other challenges

Please complete a separate form per participant
Thank you for your interest in running the London Marathon for Grief Encounter.

Due to the high demand for charity places in the most popular road race in the world, we are asking all interested parties to complete an application form, which will be fairly reviewed.

We will be in touch to acknowledge receipt and in due course let you know if you have been successful in your application.
Title*
First Name*
Last Name*
Email*
Phone*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City Post Code
Additional Information
Date of birth*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Company (if applicable)
Job Title (if applicable)
Did you enter the London Marathon 2026 ballot?*
- Yes
- No
If you get a ballot place, will you still choose to fundraise for Grief Encounter?*
- Yes
- No
What is your motivation for choosing to fundraise for Grief Encounter?*
What other major running events have you participated in, if any?*
If so, what charity did you support and how much did you raise?
What would be your fundraising target? (Minimum £2,750)*
Please provide details on how you would reach this fundraising goal?*
We can only continue to help bereaved children, young people and their families through the passion and generosity of our valued supporters. We'd love to stay in touch and keep you updated with information on our projects and services, including events and fundraising activities. Please tick the box/boxes above that suit you. Rest assured we will never share your data with third parties.
- Email
- Post
- Phone
We can only continue to help bereaved children, young people and their families through the passion and generosity of our valued supporters. We'd love to stay in touch and keep you updated with information on our projects and services, including events and fundraising activities. Please tick the box/boxes above that suit you. Rest assured we will never share your data with third parties.
Thank you
We will be in touch once your application form has been received.
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