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London Landmarks Half Marathon

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Join Team Age UK with your ballot place

If you've secured a ballot place for 2026, we'd love you to join our team. Benefit from all the perks of being in Team Age UK, while helping older people across the country.

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We have already filled our places for the 2026 London Landmarks Half Marathon.

Thank you to everyone who has applied to take part in this iconic event for Age UK. If you've joined our waiting list, we'll let you know if a place becomes available.

About London Landmarks Half Marathon

  • When: Sunday 12 April 2026
  • Where: London 
  • Distance: 13.1 miles
  • Why: Change people's lives

What you’ll get from Age UK

  • First class personal support with your fundraising and training.
  • Technical Age UK cycling top and iron-on letters.
  • Fundraising ideas and materials, including a fundraising guide, sweepstake form and top tips.
  • Age UK cotton t-shirt to wear out and about.

Explore our free resources for runners

Why run for Age UK?

When someone's desperately lonely and just needs to hear another voice, we're there for them.

When they've lost the person they love the most, we're there to help them find the strength to carry on.

When an older person is forced to live in a freezing house because they're worried about the cost of heating, we give them the support they need to regain control.

We're here because everyone deserves a place to turn to when times are tough.

And with the support of people like you, we can continue to be there.  

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

When will I find out if my application for a charity place has been successful?

If your application has been successful, we will be in touch via email within 10 working days to agree a time for a phone conversation to talk through fundraising plans and next steps.  We aim to respond to everyone applying for a place but if you haven’t heard back from us in 14 working days, please assume you have not been successful.

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How can I raise money?

We’ll help you set up an online fundraising page. The best way to start is to personalise your page with a photo, your story and then share it far and wide. This factsheet can help you share how your fundraising will make a difference to older people's lives.

You can also organise fundraising activities and events to boost your total and we have plenty of ideas and branded materials to give you a kick start.

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How much do I have to raise?

The fundraising target for the London Landmarks Half Marathon is £350 (excluding Gift Aid). We're here to help you, every step of the way.

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Why is there a minimum fundraising target for charity places?

Each charity place provides a valuable source of fundraising for Age UK. We set a minimum fundraising target to cover the cost of the place and support for our runners as well as ensuring each runners raises vital funds to help us reach older people who need support.  

 

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What happens if I don’t raise the minimum fundraising amount?

If you find you are struggling to reach your fundraising target, we are here to help with advice, ideas and materials. We would ask you to continue with your fundraising until you reached your target and we’ll continue to support you. We would never ask you to pay the difference personally.

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How do I get an Age UK running vest?

Your fundraising pack containing your technical running vest, iron-on letters, fundraising guide and fundraising materials will be sent out to you ahead of the event.

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What is the race route?

Route map of the London Landmarks Half Marathon 2025 indicating key spots including Big Ben, Nelson's column, The Shard and more.

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Will Age UK have a cheer point?

Yes! We will have one cheer point on the route which your friends and family are welcome to join, and which will be ready to give you the biggest boost as you pass.

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Do you provide fundraising materials?

Yes, you'll have access to free resources like a sweepstake pack, sponsorship form and an event poster. Our fundraising guide can also offer plenty of top tips for boosting your donations.

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What training support do I get?

You can use our free 16-week half marathon training plan to guide your progress, and our other running resources to shout about your success.

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What if I’m injured and can’t run?

If you’re not able to take part please let us know at the earliest opportunity. We can roll your place over to the following year. We can also roll any fundraising done to date to the following year.

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Use your ballot place to join Team Age UK

If you have been lucky enough to secure a ballot place in the 2026 event, we'd love you to join us. Benefit from all the perks of being part of our team, and run in the knowledge that you'll be helping older people across the country.

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