Run the 2026 London Marathon in aid of the National Literacy Trust and change lives through literacy.
Key details
- Date: Sunday 26 April 2026
- Location: London
- Reg fee: £75
- Fundraising target: £2,000 (excluding Gift Aid)
How you can make a difference
The London Marathon is one of the world’s most famous marathons - with an average of 50,000 people running every year, it is an incredibly exciting event to be a part of.
By raising the £2,000 fundraising target for the National Literacy Trust, you will make a massive difference to the lives of children from disadvantaged backgrounds across the country, who are starting school with literacy skills that are 19 months behind their more privileged peers. With your support, we can empower them with the literacy skills they need to escape the cycle of poverty and low literacy and achieve their full potential.
How we will support you
Our Events team will support you every step of the way as you prepare for your charity marathon race and make sure you have an incredible marathon experience.
Each runner will receive:
- A National Literacy Trust running vest
- A fundraising pack containing lots of great fundraising tips and ideas
- Dedicated support from our Events team
If you would like to run for us, and raise an amazing amount of money to help us change more lives through literacy, we would love to hear from you!
Sign up here or email us at fundraise@literacytrust.org.uk if you have any questions.
