London Marathon 2026

Before you start...

Thank you for your interest in running the London Marathon 2026 in aid of WWF. Before you complete this application, please note that:

- Completing this application form does not guarantee you a place in the London Marathon 2026; we receive a high volume of applications and we have limited charity places.

- We award these places based on the information your provide in this form, so please provide as much detail as possible.

- Those successful in securing a WWF charity place will be required to pay a £100 registration fee and commit to the minimum fundraising target of £2,500.

- We will assess individual applications and will notify successful applicants by the end of July 2025.

Thank you and good luck!

My Details

We'll use your details to send you our fundraising resources, top tips and information on how to take part in your event

Your Application

This is your chance to tell us why you want to run for WWF. We award our places based on the information provided in this form so please provide as much detail as possible, including a detailed plan of how you will raise the £2,500 fundraising target.

Connection to WWF

We'd love to know why you'd like to fundraise for WWF. Please let us know what's inspired you to run for our world: *

How much do you plan to raise to support WWF (the minimum fundraising target is �2,500)

The WWF team will be on hand to support you with fundraising ideas and activities, but we'd love to hear about any fundraising activities or events you plan to host, as well as any networks you could approach. Please provide as much detail as possible.

How do you plan to reach this target? *

Have you ever done any fundraising before? *

Yes No

Have you ever run a marathon before? *

Have you applied for a place through the London Marathon ballot? *

Yes No

If you are successfull in the ballot, you can still join Team WWF.

Does your employer offer a match funding scheme? *

We are always looking for real life stories to share on social media, on our website and in the press. Would you be happy for us to share your story? *

Yes No

The organisers of the London Marathon are committed to supporting people with a range of disabilities to take part in the event. To find out more, please visit their website.

Are you disabled, or do you have an impairment or condition?

Yes

I'd rather not say

No

Is there any more information you'd like to provide to support your application?

Nature Needs You

Wildlife population sizes have, on average, plummeted by 73% in just 50 years. Find out how together we can restore nature and improve the state of our world for our children and future generations, and hear about more ways you can help such as campaigning, fundraising and events. Please let us know how you're happy to hear from us.

You can change your mind at any time *

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Before you start...

My Details

Your Application

Connection to WWF

Nature Needs You