Get involved Events All Events London Marathon WE HAVE CHARITY PLACES AVAILABLE Distance: Marathon (42km) Reg fee: £100Fundraising target: £2,500 Applications close: Monday 10 August 2026Applicants will be notified of outcome by: Friday 21 August 2026 APPLY FOR a CHARITY place Terms and conditions apply Experience the world’s most popular marathon Be part of the world’s biggest annual one-day fundraising event and complete a marathon like no other. Famous landmarks, roaring crowd support, dozens of cheer zones, live bands and DJs turn the city into one big marathon party - it’s easy to see why this is the bucket-list marathon. From Greenwich to The Mall – the sights, sounds and colours of London on Marathon Day make the 26.2-mile route one of the world’s best. You can find out more about the London Marathon and the course on the TCS London Marathon website. Join Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity today and we'll be there to support you every step of the way. From fundraising and training tips to guidance on how to get the most out of your event, we want your once-in-a-lifetime marathon experience to be the very best it can be. APPLY FOR a CHARITY place Terms and conditions apply OUR CHARITY PLACES We are fortunate to now have charity places for the London Marathon 2027 following the merger with Southmead Hospital Charity. Your fundraising will help fund great things for all 13 of your hospitals to benefit patients all across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. If you'd like to fundraise specifically for any one of our hospitals, please let us know in the application form and we'll make sure your funds go directly to the hospital. SELF-FUNDED ENTRIES If you were successful in getting a place through the official London Marathon ballot, then congratulations! Did you know you can still run for charity with your ballot place? Let us know that you're fundraising for us on the button below to receive the same dedicated fundraising support as our charity place supporters. There's no minimum fundraising target if you have your own place, simply just raise as much as you can. I have my own place WHY RUN FOR BRISTOL & WESTON HOSPITALS CHARITY? Whether you’re new to the running world or a seasoned runner, we’ll be here to support you and want to make sure your London Marathon experience is one you’ll never forget! Not only will you feel a great sense of achievement for taking on the challenge, but you'll also be making a big difference to patients and their families across Bristol, Weston and beyond. Join Team BWHC and you'll receive: A free charity t-shirt or running vest once you raise £100 (Please allow up to one week for delivery) Dedicated support and advice from our fundraising team to help you every step of the way Digital resources and fundraising materials to help you set up and grow your fundraising page, and nutrition tips to keep you fuelled for your event A warm, supportive community ready to welcome you to Team BWHC FAQs How much does it cost to take part? There is a registration fee of £100 to secure your place, which will need to be paid within 1 week of the charity confirming your application was successful. How much do I need to fundraise? We ask for a minimum sponsorshop of £2,500. You will need to raise £1,000 by January 31 2027, with the remaining raised by 30 June 2027. If you've already got a place in the ballot and want to fundraise for us, there is no minimum sponsorship which means you can raise as much as you want for your hospitals. Can I sign a team up to take part? Of course! If you would like to enter a team, please contact us to have a chat. Do I have to be an expert to take part? There’s no denying it – a marathon is tough so will require some training and determination. You will need to prepare well and should read the training advice. A training plan is available on the TCS London Marathon website to help you prepare you for the event. Read more frequently asked questions on the TCS London Marathon website. Please read our full London Marathon terms and conditions here. HAVE A QUESTION? We're here to help 😊 If you have any questions about the event or fundraising, please get in touch with our fundraising team. > Email us at fundraise@bwhospitalscharity.org.uk > Call us on 0117 927 7120 > For corporate fundraising, email us at [email protected] Manage Cookie Preferences