The London Marathon 2026

I’d like to apply for the reserve list

Our charity places for the 2026 TCS London Marathon have now been filled – but there are still ways to run for us

2026 TCS London Marathon

Ready to take on the challenge of a lifetime? Whilst our charity places have been allocated, we’re still welcoming applications to join our reserve list. ! By running 26.2 miles in support of Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity, you’ll be helping NHS patients, visitors, staff, and community members across Derbyshire and Staffordshire.

If a place becomes available, we’ll contact applicants from the reserve list. To apply, click the link below. We want to hear your story — why you want to run the marathon and why fundraising for our charity matters to you. Please include as much detail as possible to help us understand your motivation.

Event Details

Date : Sunday 26th April 2026

Location : London

Registration fee : £100
Fundraising target (excl. gift aid) : £2,000

Contact us :
Call: 01332 785731
Email: uhdb.charityfundraising@nhs.net

APPLY FOR THE RESERVE LIST HERE

I have a ballot place

If you were lucky enough to get a ballot place in the 2026 TCS London Marathon – huge congratulations! Why not make every mile count by running for your local hospital charity?

There’s no extra entry fee (you’ve already sorted that with the organisers), and you can set your own fundraising target – we’ll be there to support you on every step of the way.

💌 Just drop us an email at uhdb.charityfundraising@nhs.net to let us know you’d like to join Team DBHC!

I’d like to apply for the reserve list

Our charity places have now all been filled – but if you’d love to run, you can still join our reserve list for the 2026 TCS London Marathon.

If a place becomes available, we’ll be in touch – no pressure, no obligation. You’ll only be asked to commit to fundraising if you’re offered a place (our target is £2,000 to support patients and staff across our hospitals)

📝To apply for our reserve list, please click the button above.

Team DBHC – Included Benefits

Whether you secure one of our reserve charity places or fundraise through a ballot entry, we’re incredibly grateful for your support. As part of Team DBHC, you’ll receive:

  • Training shirt and race day shirt
  • Post-event celebration
  • Strength and conditioning workshops
  • Dedicated fundraising support throughout your journey
  • A support pack with fundraising advice and materials

We’ll be with you every step of the way!

Why run for Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity ?

By fundraising for Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity you will help to:

  • Improve patient comfort and experience
  • Fund advanced medical equipment
  • Enhance community projects
  • Support over 14,000 NHS staff across Derby, Derbyshire and Staffordshire
  • Improve hospital facilities and environments
  • Pioneer innovative research and training

    Terms & Conditions

All of our charity places have been allocated but you can still apply to join the reserve list. Just fill out our online application form at the top of this page. Be sure to include as much detail as possible about why you want to run for Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity.

In your application, we’re interested in hearing about your motivation, story and plans to fundraise. Tell us why you want to run for Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity and why supporting our cause is important to you. We also want to know about how you plan to fundraise and how you aim to reach the £2,000 target. Whether you’ve fundraised before or have ideas for creative ways to raise funds, we want to hear it all!

The public ballot to apply to the London Marathon 2026 is estimated to be open from Sunday 27th April 2025. Applicants will find out if they have been successful in securing a place by July 2025. For more information on this, please visit TCS London Marathon | London Marathon Events

Yes, absolutely! As all our places have been allocated, you can join our reserve list while also entering the ballot. If you’re successful in both, we kindly ask that you let us know so we can allocate your charity place to another applicant. We’d love to have you on Team DBHC, whether through a charity place or a ballot entry, and you’ll receive the same support and benefits regardless of how you secure your spot.

It is very important that anyone who receives a charity place is fully committed to raising the minimum sponsorship of £2,000. This money is vital in helping us make a significant difference to patients, visitors, and staff across our hospital sites. We’re fortunate to have a limited number of charity places available, so we’re looking for dedicated fundraisers who are ready to support our charity. Read our full terms & conditions here.

If you’re finding fundraising difficult, our friendly fundraising team is here to support you every step of the way. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any assistance!

If one of our chosen runners were to decline their place or drop out, we will be in touch with the next applicant on the reserves list to offer a place so there is no need to contact us. If you have any questions please email alexandra.stone3@nhs.net 

Once you’ve been notified of your successful application, a member of our fundraising team will get in touch to confirm your t-shirt size. Your training and race day t-shirts will then be posted to you within 10 working days.
Training support and resources will be available to you as soon as your place is confirmed. In addition, we’ll be offering professional strength and conditioning workshops led by qualified experts in November 2025 and February 2026 to help you prepare for the race.

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