The London Marathon needs no introduction. Apply for a place in one of the most popular and well known marathons in the world.
What to expect
Take on the TCS London Marathon 2027 with #TeamMDUK and be part of the full London Marathon experience from Greenwich, passing Cutty Sark, over Tower Bridge and through the city to the iconic Buckingham Palace.
Don’t miss out – join our team today!
What we offer
By running for #TeamMDUK you’ll receive:
- A welcome pack to get you started
- A Muscular Dystrophy UK running vest
- A tailored training programme through COOPAH*
- Access to webinars, information for preventing injury, and nutrition advice
- Support, ideas and tips to help you reach your fundraising target
*Subject to fundraising
Apply today
Join #TeamMDUK and register today for the London Marathon for just £100 and raise a minimum of £2500 to help change the future of muscle-wasting conditions.
How your money helps
For over 60 years we’ve provided life-changing support for people living with muscle wasting and weakening conditions, funded groundbreaking research and campaigned for people’s rights, access to treatments and better understanding of why muscles matter.
Hold free Information Days
for people who have been newly diagnosed with a muscle wasting or weakening condition
Train our peer support volunteers
to share their lived experience and help others
Fund vital research
into muscle wasting or weakening conditions
Our helpline
Answer someone’s call via our free helpline
Terms and conditions
The following terms and conditions have been written to ensure that Muscular Dystrophy UK can support its fundraisers, whilst raising as much as possible to fund its work. If you have any questions about them, please do contact us on 0300 012 0172 or via email at events@musculardystrophyuk.org.
Once you have registered to take part in an event for Muscular Dystrophy UK, we will do our utmost to support you with your fundraising and training.
What you can expect from us:
- A branded bright orange running top
- Continuous advice and support from our experienced events fundraising team at Muscular Dystrophy UK
- A fundraising pack – containing everything you’ll need to help you get started, as well as materials to help boost your fundraising
As an event participant, you agree to the following:
1 – Registration fees are non-refundable. They help to cover the cost faced by Muscular Dystrophy UK.
2 – Third parties – It is your responsibility to read and comply with all terms and conditions issued by the event organiser. You must complete an online registration with the London Marathon organisers otherwise the place will be revoked and the registration fee not refunded. We will be in touch with you when the online registration with the London Marathon organisers is available.
3 – Ability – You must ensure that you are medically fit to take part in your chosen event. Please seek advice from your doctor to ensure that it is safe for you to participate in this event.
4 – Pledge – You agree to raise funds exclusively for Muscular Dystrophy UK by taking part in the London Marathon with our charity place, and pledge to raise the minimum fundraising target of £2500 required as specified on your registration. We kindly ask to receive all donations no later than 8 weeks post-event.
Prior to the event, if it is found that you are fundraising for another charity using an MDUK charity place without permission, you risk losing your place on the event.
5 – Gift Aid – We are unable to include the amount raised through Gift Aid in your total due to the way we receive Gift Aid from HMRC.
6 – Injury – If you are injured or are unable to take part in an event, please let Muscular Dystrophy UK as soon as possible.
7 – Images and video – Any photos and videos taken during your participation in any event may be used by Muscular Dystrophy UK for promotion of future events. If you do not wish for your images and footage to be used, please get in touch and let us know.
8 – Communications – By registering, you will automatically be opted in to receive all communications for this event from Muscular Dystrophy UK including (and not limited to): Phone, Email, WhatsApp, in the post and more.
9 – To secure your place in the London Marathon 2027, you must meet the following minimum fundraising milestones by the specified dates:
- 31 December: A minimum of £500 must be raised and received by the charity.
- 1 February: The total amount raised must reach at least £800.
10 – Deferral Policy: By registering for the London Marathon 24 Apil 2027, you acknowledge that if your entry is withdrawn under the event’s terms and conditions, you will not be eligible to defer your place for a future year in accordance with London Marathon policies.
Important Note: These deadlines are strict. Failure to reach these targets by the specified dates may result in the withdrawal of your charity place from the event.