About the 2027 TCS London Marathon

The TCS London Marathon is top of most people's running bucket lists. The iconic race starts in Blackheath and takes you past such famous London landmarks as Cutty Sark, Tower of London and Houses of Parliament before finishing in front of Buckingham Palace. We have a small amount of charity places for the event on 24 Saturday April 2027. Please complete our short application form by 17:00 on Monday 7 September 2026.

Support RAF Benevolent Fund by taking part in this truly iconic event and help ensure no serving personnel, veteran or family member faces adversity alone.

Apply here

Registration Fee: £100
Minimum fundraising target: £2,500

Got a ballot place?

If you were lucky enough to receive a ballot place in the TCS London Marathon, you can still support the RAF Family. Set up a fundraising page and raise vital funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund

Create your fundraising page by clicking here.

In return for your support you will receive:

• Support from your local regional fundraiser with your fundraising and answer any questions about the event
• A vibrant branded running vest or top
• Fundraising toolkit and materials to give you ideas on how to reach your target
• You'll receive a personalised post event thank you 

Why your miles matter?

Our support to the RAF Family in 2024:

• More than 64,000 people benefitted from our work
• 91% of beneficiaries said we improved their overall quality of life
• Nearly £2 million in unclaimed benefits was uncovered for 400 households
• We spent £15.1m to support members of the RAF Family offering timely, compassionate and tailored help

What your fundraising could achieve

• £100 could help provide emergency household support for a family facing sudden financial hardship
• £250 could contribute towards specialist mobility equipment that restores independence
• £500 could help fund counselling sessions for a serving family member struggling with their mental health

Need to know more?

Got a question we've not answered above? Get in touch with us at challenge@rafbf.org.uk or 020 3928 0565.

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