🏃 Run the 2027 TCS London Marathon for Acorns

Thank you for your interest in running for Acorns Children’s Hospice in the 2027 TCS London Marathon.

This is one of the world’s most iconic races — and we have a limited number of guaranteed charity places available for Sunday 25 April 2027.

Run 26.2 miles.
Raise at least £2,600.
Change lives across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire.

Every pound you raise helps Acorns provide specialist care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and their families. And with your determination, we believe you can go even further.

We’ll support you from the moment you’re offered a place to the second you cross that finish line in your Acorns vest.

Your Charity Place Commitment

If offered a place, you’ll need to:

• Pay a £100 registration fee (non-refundable, non-transferable, includes VAT)

• Pledge to raise a minimum of £2,600 (excluding Gift Aid)

Fundraising Milestones

To help you stay on track:

• £650 (25%) by 15 September 2026

• £1,300 (50%) by 15 November 2026

• £1,560 (60%) by 15 January 2027

• £2,080 (80%) by 15 March 2027

Final sponsorship deadline: 16 May 2027

Our Events Team will provide fundraising ideas, digital resources, workplace engagement tips, and regular motivation to help you exceed your target.

Training Support

You won’t be training alone
With free access to the Coopah app, you’ll get a personalised training plan that adapts to you - helping you stay on track, avoid injury, and reach the start line feeling strong.

Apply Now

Charity places are awarded based on the strength of your application and fundraising plan - not on a first come, first served basis.

Tell us your story. Show us your ambition. Demonstrate how you’ll raise £2,600 and beyond.

Applications cannot be saved, so we recommend preparing your answers in advance.

Application Questions

1. Why do you want to run for Acorns?
Share your story. Personal connections, past fundraising, or why this cause matters to you.

2. How will you raise £2,600 or more?
Be specific. Include activities, timelines and ideas.

3. Will your employer support you?
Matched giving, sponsorship, corporate donations?

Enter the Public Ballot Too

We strongly encourage you to enter the 2027 TCS London Marathon public ballot as well.

Ballot results are expected in summer 2026. If you secure your own place, you can still join #TeamAcorns, receive full support, and set your own fundraising target.

Ready to take on the challenge?

26.2 miles is tough.
Raising £2,600 is powerful.
Raising more could be life-changing.

Start your application today.