Join Team Heart Research UK today and take on heart disease with us.
If you’d like to take part in the 2026 London Marathon, you can complete our application form below.
The London Marathon is the most incredible experience you can have over 26.2 miles. Demand for this world-famous event is high, so we’d urge anyone interested in taking on this challenge to apply for one of our places.
We look after our runners here at Heart Research UK. As a member of #TeamHRUK we will provide you with:
- Training and nutrition tips and access to a real-life marathon trainer
- A Heart Research UK t-shirt and running vest
- Reception drinks the evening before the marathon
- Team Strava and Whatsapp group
- Regular Zoom calls with the team and marathon experts
- Fundraising ideas and resources – from posters and balloons to collection boxes and stickers
- The chance to share advice and training tips with #TeamHRUK past and present
- A member of the Heart Research UK team on hand to support you every step of the way
Signing up for the marathon is a big commitment – not just the training but raising money too (minimum sponsorship £2,000). We’ll be with you every step of the way.
London Marathon 2026: HRUK place application
Own Ballot Places – London Marathon
If you manage to secure your own place through the official London Marathon website and would like to fundraise for Heart Research UK, simply fill in the form below and we’ll be delighted to help you start your training and fundraising journey with #TeamHRUK. You’ll get all the same treatment as above and will be part of an inspirational team from starting gun to finish line.
To find out more, contact Rachel at fundraising@heartresearch.org.uk or call 0113 234 7474.
