Run for charity at the London Marathon 2025

Choosing Action for Children from the long list of London Marathon charities means making a difference to vulnerable children all across the UK. If you've secured your ballot, join team Action for Children today!

Running for Action for Children means you can help us reach the children and families who need us most. With 426 services across the UK, we're there everyday putting food in the fridge, making a home for children in care, or helping reach those at risk or experiencing youth homelessness. Thanks to people like you, our frontline staff can keep working hard to ensure safe and happy childhoods across the UK.

What you'll receive:

By running for our charity, you'll also receive these fantastic benefits:

• Massage, food, shower and professional photos at our post-race party!
• Running vest: free Action for Children vest with iron-on letters so everyone can cheer your name.
• Fundraising support: guidance from your local fundraiser all the way up to event day and beyond, so you can smash your fundraising target.
• Facebook group: access to our exclusive community of sports participants through our Sports Facebook Group.
• And lots of cheers: be cheered on by our amazing and loud cheer squad to keep you going to the finish line. Look for us at mile 19 and 25!

If you got a place in the ballot, you can support Action for Children and receive all the same fantastic benefits as runners with our charity places. We would love to have you! Simply complete the form below to join our team and we'll be in touch to help you in your fundraising journey.
Please note this form is only for those that already have a place.
Still need a place? Join our waiting list