Run the world's most iconic marathon and help local families facing life-limiting illness.
Run the TCS London Marathon 2027 for Treetops Hospice
Our applications for 2027 are now closed
Join Treetops Hospice and turn every mile into compassionate care for local people across central and southern Derbyshire and their families.
TCS London Marathon 2027 Charity Places
Our applications for 2027 are now closed
The TCS London Marathon 2027 is the ultimate bucket-list event. The unique Double format will welcome 100,000 participants across the two days, all taking on the same iconic route, from Greenwich to Westminster, in what will be an unprecedented weekend of sport, charity and community celebration.
Highlights of the London Marathon Route
- Greenwich Start
- Cutty Sark
- Tower Bridge
- Canary Wharf
- Embankment
- Big Ben
- Buckingham Palace Finish

Why Run for Treetops Hospice?
We will support you every step of the way, from helping you with fundraising inspiration to cheering for you on race day… plus our everlasting gratitude.
As a valued member of Team Treetops, you will get:
- Exclusive Team Treetops running vest or technical t-shirt
- Dedicated fundraising support from our events team
- Fundraising resources and ideas to help you hit your target
- Access to our private #TeamTreetops Facebook community
- Marathon training and event updates
- Race-day encouragement and support
- The satisfaction of making a real difference to local families
Be amazing, join #TeamTreetops today.
Why Your Fundraising Matters:
Every step you take and pound you raise helps local people living with life-limiting illnesses receive the care they deserve.
By reaching your £2,500 fundraising target, you’ll help local families access vital end-of-life care at home, where many people feel most comfortable and supported.
Our dedicated team are on hand to offer tips and fundraising ideas to help you reach your target
Already have a London Marathon Ballot place?
If you have already signed up for the event and are looking for a charity to support we would love to hear from you. There is no minimum fundraising target, but every pound you raise will make a difference in helping us continue to support local people living with a life-limiting illness.
Don’t just take it from us!
Meet Alfie, he took part in the TCS London Marathon 2026 and raised over £4,000!
Alfie chose to run for Treetops Hospice because as a teacher, he had seen first-hand the difference Treetops makes to young people who have experienced the devastating loss of a loved one far too early in life.
Don’t just take it from us!
Meet Alfie, he took part in the TCS London Marathon 2026 and raised over £4,000!
Alfie chose to run for Treetops Hospice because as a teacher, he had seen first-hand the difference Treetops makes to young people who have experienced the devastating loss of a loved one far too early in life.
FAQs
Applications are now closed. If successful, you will receive a charity place and fundraising support from Team Treetops
Participants are asked to reach a minimum fundraising target of £2,500.
Raising £2,500 could help fund Hospice at Home visits, emotional support for families, bereavement counselling and specialist nursing care.
Team Treetops runners receive fundraising support, a running vest, regular communications and encouragement throughout their marathon journey
Yes! We would love you to! If you secure your own London Marathon ballot place, you can still choose to fundraise for Treetops Hospice.
Successful applications will be informed by Tuesday 11 August. If you have not heard from us by this date, then you have been unsuccessful this time around.
Successful places cannot be deferred to any other London Marathon date on this or following years.
The minimum age to enter the TCS London Marathon is 18.
Younger participants are eligible to take part in the TCS Mini London Marathon.