Apply for one of our limited London Marathon Golden Bond places today and we could guarantee your entry to one of the world's most famous sporting challenges.

By taking on the London Marathon for Concern Worldwide (UK), you’ll help support people living in the most vulnerable communities on the planet. So whether you’re a complete beginner or an avid runner, we'd love you to join Team Concern!

If your application is successful, you will be sent a Concern Terms & Conditions form to sign to confirm your 2027 place!  

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As part of Team Concern you’ll receive:

Personalised running vest
Regular team emails
Fundraising pack and support from a dedicated fundraiser to help you smash your target
Inspiration and motivation from our team on the day!
Post-race celebration

Got your own place in the London Marathon ballot? Lucky you!

You can still be part of Team Concern. You don’t need to reach a minimum sponsorship, just let us know you’re running for us, we’ll send you some goodies and help you raise as much as you can.

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A man smiles holding his London Marathon 2025 medal after crossing the finish line. He stands proudly on grass near fencing. He is wearing a Concern branded running vest in green and pink with his name written on the front.

London Marathon 2025 finisher

A man is looking determined as he runs towards the finish line. He is wearing a Concern branded running vest in green and pink with his name written on the front. There is another runner just behind.

London Marathon 2025 runner nearing the finish line

A man smiles holding a ‘I’m running for Team Concern’ sign whilst wearing his London Marathon 2025 medal after crossing the finish line. He stands proudly on grass near other runners and fencing.

London Marathon 2025 finisher

A man and woman smile together; the man is holding a ‘I’m running for Team Concern’ sign and the woman is holding a ‘#TEAM CONCERN’ sign. The man is wearing a Concern branded running vest in green and pink with his name written on the front, the woman is wearing a dark green ‘Concern Worldwide’ branded t-shirt. They stand on grass near fencing.

Smiles all round at the post-race celebration

A woman smiles proudly whilst running toward the finish line. She is wearing a Concern branded running vest in green and pink with her name written on the front. She is surrounded by other runners.

London Marathon 2025 runner nearing the finish line

A woman smiles tearfully and embraces 2 female family members, both wearing pink, after crossing the finish line.

London Marathon 2025 participant embracing family at the finish line

A woman smiles and walks towards the camera after crossing the London Marathon finish line. She is wearing her finisher medal and a Concern branded running vest in green and pink with her name written on the front.

London Marathon 2025 finisher

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Jenny Flynn running the London Marathon for Concern Worldwide

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London Marathon - Register your interest

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For your London Marathon place, we ask all runners to raise £1,000 by the 31st December 2026 and the full £2,500 before the marathon date.   Please provide details of a minimum of three methods which you will use to raise this amount:  (required)

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Apoline Niyosenge is taught how to wash her hands properly by Concern community worker Abel Bamwisho, DRC. Photo: Pamela Tulizo

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Concern Worldwide (UK) is a Company Limited By Guarantee And Not Having A Share Capital (Registered in England and Wales with registered number 4323646) which has been granted Charitable Status by The Charity Commission for England and Wales (Registered Number 1092236) and The Office of The Scottish Charity Regulator (Registered Number SCO38107). The Registered Offices of Concern Worldwide (UK) are The Foundry, 17 Oval Way, London, SE11 5RR. Concern Worldwide (UK) is a subsidiary organisation of Concern Worldwide, an Irish Registered Charity.