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YoungMinds staff cheering marathon runners on from the side line in YoungMinds t-shirts and with YoungMinds banners.

London Marathon

  • Date

    2027 (date tbc)

  • Registration fee

    £50

  • Minimum sponsorship

    £2000

Join #TeamYM with a charity place

We have now filled all of our places for the London Marathon 2026. Any new applications will be put forward for the race in 2027.

Apply using the application form below to let us know why you want to run for YoungMinds and how you plan to fundraise, and we'll get back to you.

Join us in the world-famous London Marathon, it is one to check off your running bucket list, with cheering crowds and an exciting atmosphere.

The iconic and historic course is largely flat and takes you from Blackheath to The Mall, past many of the capital's legendary landmarks.

Already got a place for 2026?

If you have been lucky enough to secure a ballot place in the race you can still be on #TeamYM! There’s no extra registration fee, and no minimum sponsorship target.

Just get in touch with our events team and we’ll provide you with everything you’ll need to support YoungMinds.

As a member of #TeamYM you’ll receive:

  • a bright and cheerful YoungMinds running vest to wear on training runs and on the big day itself.
  • personalised stewardship from our friendly events team offering fundraising tips, training advice, and resources.
Contact our events team

Apply for a charity place

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I confirm that I would like to apply for a YoungMinds charity place and I pledge to raise the minimum sponsorship amount for the event (excluding Gift Aid).

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As the parent/guardian of this under 16 I authorise them to apply for a YoungMinds charity place in this fundraising event.

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Your details will only be used by YoungMinds - we will never give your information to a third party organisation to use for their own purposes. View our privacy policy for more information.

How you can unsubscribe
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from us, or by contacting us at ymenquiries@youngminds.org.uk.

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