Applications are now open to join Team YMCA for the TCS London Marathon 2026, taking place on Sunday 26 April 2026. This is your chance to take part in one of the world’s most iconic races—while helping to transform lives.
This year, YMCA is selecting runners based not on how fast they apply, but on how strongly they connect with our cause. We are looking for people who are passionate about YMCA’s work and committed to a realistic and enthusiastic fundraising plan. Each place will be awarded based on the strength of the application, not on a first come, first served basis.
Application deadline: Thursday 31 July 2025
Applicants will be contacted in August 2025.
Successful applicants will be asked to pay a £100 registration fee and commit to raising a minimum of £1,900 in sponsorship. Altogether, each runner will be aiming to contribute £2,000 to support YMCA’s life-changing work.
If you wish to raise funds for YMCA Bournemouth, be sure to identify YMCA Bournemouth as your local branch, during the application process. Every pound raised will go directly towards helping people who were once homeless and are now finding safety, stability, and belonging as part of the YMCA Bournemouth family.
Gareth Sherwood, CEO of YMCA Bournemouth, said:
“We believe everyone deserves a safe place they can call home. Every stride taken in this marathon is a step towards giving hope and a home to those in need. Your effort is not just a run, but a share in the journey we run daily to change lives.”
Your local contact for YMCA Bournemouth is Christopher Wakefield, who can support you throughout your marathon journey.
Apply online now https://ymca.org.uk/events/london-marathon/ or reach out for more information: christopher.wakefield@ymcabournemouth.org.uk
