London Marathon

Run the London Marathon for The Forward Trust and complete the ultimate challenge.

About the London Marathon 

Distance: 26.2 miles

The London Marathon is the ultimate bucket list event! Run the iconic 26.2 mile course from Greenwich to St James’s Park, taking in the spectacular sights of central London as you go. With thousands of supporters cheering you on, it’s an unforgettable experience and a buzz like no other!

Be a part of #TeamForward

Join Team Forward and you will get:

• A Forward running vest with your name on it.
• A dedicated member of the Fundraising Team to answer any questions you may have.
• Regular e-newsletters with training support, updates and fantastic fundraising tips to help you smash your target.
• The best cheering team along the route to help you get to the finish line.
• A celebratory welcome for champions.

“After losing my mum to alcoholism in December 2022, I decided I wanted to run the London marathon for a charity in dedication to her. I came across The Forward Trust through their Action on Addiction campaign. I chose this charity because I really do feel that if things were different, it could have been a charity that would have supported my mum and brought us a better future.

“I think their emphasis on recovery and supporting people who are in to recovery to get back into everyday life is really important and is something that I saw with my own eyes that was really difficult to navigate as a recovering alcoholic. I think their work is amazing and I hope to continue raising lots of money for them.” 

- Harriet, previous runner

How to register

Applications for the 2026 London Marathon have now closed, keep an eye out on our socials to meet the amazing people on team Forward running in aid of us.

Feeling inspired? Register your interest to run the 2027 London Marathon. You’ll be the first to know when we open applications.

For more information, contact our events team events@forwardtrust.org.uk