2027 DOUBLE TCS LONDON MARATHON

We are looking for runners who will commit to raising £2,600 GBP/ $3,500 USD, with preference given to those who are willing to raise more. If you can commit to a higher minimum, please let us know on your application!

Yes, Free to Run requires runners to pay a £50 GBP/ $65 USD registration fee upon acceptance of a place on Team Free to Run. This fee is non-refundable and does not count towards your fundraising minimum. Through this registration fee, your credit card details will be securely stored in Stripe. In the event that you do not reach your fundraising minimum, your card may be charged the remainder of your unmet commitment.

When registering to run with a Free to Run bib, you are committing to fundraise and/or make a personal donation to reach your agreed goal. If you are not on track to reach your fundraising goal and not communicating with our team, Free to Run reserves the right to pull your official race bib and you will not be able to run the race.

If you are not on track to reach the fundraising minimum, but don’t want to lose your bib for the race, you will be responsible for paying the difference in order to participate in the event. A credit card will be kept on file.

The fundraising deadline is Friday, April 23rd 2027. There are additional milestones along the way to keep your fundraising on track. If you are not on track to reach the fundraising milestones and have not communicated an alternative schedule with Free to Run, we reserve the right to cancel your participation and allocate your bib to another runner.

While reaching your fundraising goal is ultimately your responsibility, our team will be behind you all the way with tips and tricks to help you succeed. Team Free to Run is also a supportive bunch, so resources like our team WhatsApp group are great for asking questions and sharing ideas that have worked well for others.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we suggest applying at your earliest convenience. Priority will be given to applicants who express a clear alignment with Free to Run’s mission and are ready to meet or exceed their fundraising goal.

The 2027 Double TCS London Marathon is a one-time historic running of the event. Due to this nature, deferrals to a future running of the race are not permitted for Free to Run charity-place entries. Runners who become injured or have a change in circumstance affecting their ability to participate are permitted to drop out of their fundraising commitment, but will not be offered the chance to run in a future year. It is important to note that when you accept a spot on Team Free to Run, you are taking an entry that we may not be able to re-fill if you drop out. Free to Run counts on each runner to raise the fundraising minimum to support our mission. It is critical that each runner understands that their cancellation has a financial impact on the charity.

If you anticipate any issue affecting your ability to participate, please communicate it with Free to Run as early as possible. 

All fundraising is non-refundable.

Every runner who joins us at the Double TCS London Marathon, regardless of whether you’re running with your own bib or a charity-bib, is a member of Team Free to Run and an Ambassador for our cause. These benefits include:

• Free to Run gear to train and race in, if you wish.

• Support from our team coach to get you to your personal race goals and guide you in your training.

• Fundraising support to help you surpass your goal, including help setting up your personalized online fundraising page.

• Opportunities to communicate and network with other Free to Run Ambassadors, SuperHalfs, and Marathon runners throughout the world. The group is a great source of information and inspiration for questions, training tips, fundraising support, and event logistics.

• A team gathering before the marathon to meet up with your fellow runners and hear more about the impact your fundraising will have for the girls and young women in our programs.

• The opportunity to learn more about our work, including video calls and information sessions with staff and participants of our global programs.

Team Free to Run brings together runners and athletes from around the world who are participating in marathons and other events to raise funds for Free to Run’s programs and advocate for our mission to advance gender equity globally through running. 

As a London Marathon runner, you are an Ambassador for Free to Run. Through your fundraising, you raise awareness for Free to Run and inspire others to understand our shared belief that everyone deserves the right to pursue sports like running.

Of course! We ask that still you complete an application. Unfortunately, we are not able to count any previous fundraising towards your London commitment, but we will definitely take it into account when considering your application.

Whether you have a Saturday bib or a Sunday bib, Free to Run would be thrilled to have you join us using your own entry! Email Ericka@freetorun.org to get started.

No, due to the nature of the 2027 race as a one-time double day event, Free to Run is not guaranteed to have any bibs next year.

Free to Run’s mission is to advance gender equity globally through running. We do this by providing leadership and well-being programs for girls and young women in conflict areas, in conjunction with running experiences. We typically work with refugees, internally displaced people, and girls and young women who identify as ethnic minorities.

Currently, Free to Run is operating programs in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Palestine.

While we work closely with individuals, we are working to drive change in community gender norms and towards a systematic shift in gender equality, with a specific focus on the expansion of access to public space and leadership opportunities for girls and young women.