TCS London Marathon

Run with Team HPA in the London Marathon

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The 2026 London Marathon will be held on Sunday 26 April 2026!

The TCS London Marathon is an iconic race and a life-long achievement. Participants and spectators come from across the globe to be captivated by the demonstration of human endurance and dedication.  

Join #TeamHPA and run for Health Poverty Action to tackle health injustice together! 

Key facts:
  • Date: Sunday 26 April 2026
  • Where: London 
  • Distance: 26.2 miles
  • Sponsorship pledge: target of £2,000
  • Entry fee: £100 refundable deposit (you will only pay this once we’ve confirmed your place)

Important!

Applications to run with #TeamHPA for the London Marathon 2026 are now officially OPEN!

APPLY TO RUN FOR #TEAMHPA

Already have a place? Join #TeamHPA with your ballot place

Why run with #TeamHPA? 

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At Health Poverty Action we don’t pick the easiest road, we pick the one that will make the biggest difference to people’s lives. We work alongside ignored communities worldwide who refuse to accept the injustices that deny people a healthy life. We tackle the root causes of inequality, through strengthening health systems, exposing global injustices and advocating for change.

We are grateful to every person who chooses to run and raise money for us. Your contributions have a huge impact on our ability to continue supporting communities.

Run with #TeamHPA and together we can challenge the root causes of global poverty and poor health, while working alongside communities to protect people’s lives and livelihoods!

Team member perks  

As a member of #TeamHPA you’ll receive: 

  • A HPA running vest
  • A dedicated team coordinator to talk to via phone, email or in-person 
  • A fundraising pack with fundraising tips and tricks 
  • Professional photographs taken on the day to remember your achievement
  • A designated cheering spot for your loved ones to join the HPA cheer squad
  • Exclusive meet ups for #TeamHPA runners in the lead up to the marathon 
  • Access to the team Facebook page and WhatsApp group chat to share advice and achievements 
  • A copy of our latest newsletter, to learn more about how your funds are supporting health workers, activists and communities globally. 

Apply today! 

Fill in our application form here or contact the team at [email protected] 

Other ways to get involved 

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Be a volunteer for the day! We’re always looking for wonderful volunteers to support us on the day of the London Marathon! Email us if you’d like to come along, cheer for #TeamHPA and experience the atmosphere of race day. As a volunteer you will get a T-shirt and a dedicated space to watch the race with a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who also support Health Poverty Action. 

Volunteer

Donate to #TeamHPA on our team fundraising page. 

DONATE

Spread the word! If you know friends, family or colleagues that would love to run the TCS London Marathon 2025 let them know about our team. 

If you’d like to run the TCS London Marathon 2026 please email us and we can try to reserve you a space. 

Ready to Run for Justice?

Our marathon team makes a huge difference to peoples' lives - the funds you raise help support health workers, activists and communities as they challenge health injustice.

  • £300k

    raised by our runners since 2018

  • 4.3%

    chance of getting a place through the ballot