Applications now open to run for Team OCD-UK
Running the TCS London Marathon is something that will stay with you for life, and you can be part of this most iconic race whilst representing and supporting OCD-UK!
Minimum Sponsorship: £2,250 (excluding Gift Aid).
Two ways to run in 2027 for OCD-UK
We hope you were inspired by other fantastic OCD-UK London Marathon runners like Jan and Claire pictured, if so, there are two ways you can secure a place to run the London Marathon for OCD-UK next year which takes place on Sunday 25th April 2027.
- Secure a public ballot place
- Apply for an OCD-UK charity place
Public Ballot
The public ballot entry system for the 2027 TCS London Marathon opens around the time of this years event, and will only remain open for just a few days. Should you be successful you can choose to run for OCD-UK and you set your own fundraising amount, be that £100 or £1000, every penny really does help us continue to support others affected by OCD. To apply for one of the public London Marathon ballot places please keep an eye on the London Marathon website.OCD-UK Charity Places
You can also apply for an OCD-UK charity place, which we are asking fundraisers to pledge to raise a minimum of £2,250. Our places are limited and will be in demand with 100+ people applying for our 2026 places. If you think you are up for this fantastic challenge for OCD-UK please scroll below for further information and details on how to apply. We hope to advise all successful applicants before the end of June 2026.Why do we ask for £2,250?
The reason we ask for such an amount to be raised is to help us pay for the cost of our London Marathon places which we have to purchase and to maximise the fundraising potential to ensure we can continue our invaluable work supporting others affected by OCD.
You can apply for both, and if you do end up being successful with both applications, we can reallocate the charity place to another runner.
About the London Marathon
We are delighted to have secured guaranteed charity places in the TCS London Marathon for a four year cycle, starting from the 2026 London Marathon.
Whether you’re an experienced runner or this will be your first ever marathon, the iconic London Marathon is an unforgettable experience like no other event - the crowds, the comradery and the sense of achievement is unparalleled. We will be there to support you with support, an OCD-UK running top, fundraising tips and materials, you'll get all the help you need to have an experience of a lifetime.
Starting at Greenwich and Blackheath, the route takes runners past iconic landmarks like the Cutty Sark, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf and Buckingham Palace, before finishing on The Mall. As you run this iconic marathon you’ll be inspired by the thousands of supporters that line the course cheering you on every step of the way and raising money for OCD-UK, helping us to be there to help and support others affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
Applications for our Team OCD-UK 2027 London Marathon charity places are now open!
As a member of the OCD-UK TCS London Marathon team, you’ll receive the following:
- Welcome fundraising pack
- Breathable OCD-UK running vest or T-Shirt
- Opportunity to meet (online via Zoom) with other OCD-UK runners taking part to share advice and tips
- OCD-UK rewards the more you fundraise
To secure your place in the 2026 London Marathon, here’s what we ask:
Complete Application
Complete the entry form below to register your interest. This does not guarantee a place, because we anticipate 100+ applications.
Pay Registration Fee
If successful we will reach out to you in early June to ask you to accept the charity place and pay the non-refundable £50 registration fee.
Redeem Charity Entry
We will enter your details into the official London Marathon race console who will send you a link to confirm your OCD-UK place.
Start Fundraising
We are asking that the first £500 of the £2,250 Minimum Sponsorship be fundraised by the end of December 2026.
2026 London Marathon
Should you wish to apply for the OCD-UK charity place we are asking all interested participants to complete our application form below.
The successful applicant will be asked to fundraise a minimum of £2,250 and pay a £50 registration fee. Should you wish to take part but are not sure you can fundraise the minimum amount or pay the registration fee, please feel free to apply regardless and tell us what it would mean to you to run for OCD-UK, your application will still be considered.
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 1st June 2026 or before if demand for places is significant.
