EVENTS
TCS London Marathon 2026
26 April 2026, London
Distance: 26.2 miles
Registration fee: £125
Fundraising target: £2,200
Join #TeamSailorsSociety at the TCS London Marathon 2026 and raise vital funds to support seafarers and their families.
The TCS London Marathon is one of the biggest and most iconic marathons in the world. It’s famous for its incredible atmosphere and scenery, with a route winding past some of London’s most well-known landmarks and pavements thronged with enthusiastic, cheering crowds. Imagine the sense of achievement you’ll feel crossing the finish line, knowing that your physical and fundraising efforts have helped seafarers and their families across the world. You can enjoy that sense of satisfaction and pride by joining us in 2026.
All our runners will receive a Sailors’ Society vest and the official TCS London Marathon 2026 finishers medal and t-shirt.
Demand is high and our charity places are limited, so don’t miss out.
Please register your interest below or click here to email Kirsty Batson.
Already have your own place?
If you’re one of the lucky few to have secured your own ballot place, congratulations! We’d love you to join #teamsailorssociety and help us raise funds to help seafarers in desperate need. No extra entry fee and you can set your own fundraising target.
Please get in touch with [email protected] to join our team and make a real difference.
Our 2026 runners
Danielle Blackburn
Merchant Navy
“Having worked at sea for over 10 years, I would like to support Sailors’ Society through fundraising and raising awareness to the important support they offer to seafarers and their families.”
Menandro Boado
G2 Ocean
“I am employed by G2 Ocean, which operates the largest fleet of break-bulk vessels. Seafarers are the backbone of our industry and close to our hearts. Salute and respect to Sailors’ Society for their cause.
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Camile Bourgeon
IMO
“I’m running for seafarers — the true heartbeat of the IMO’s mission and the driving force behind everything we stand for!”
Ian Grainger
Shipowners Club
“As a former seafarer, I recognise the importance of the work the Sailors’ Society do and support their cause.”
Roel Hoenders
IMO
“Seafarers are a key part of the shipping industry, and their well-being is at the heart of IMO’s work. By running the London Marathon for Sailors’ Society, I plan to increase awareness about the critical role of sailors in global trade.”
Alvaro Moreno
IMPA
“I’m raising funds for a cause close to my hearth is the best motivation to tackle 42.2 Kms.”
Ting Ting Ni
G2 Ocean
“I’m working in a shipping company, and I’m a long-distance runner. I’m glad to combine these two elements via Sailors’ Society.”
Katharine Palmer
Lloyd’s Register/IMO
“This is a personal challenge and a community challenge, giving something back to the industry, community and livelihoods.”
Konstantinos Samaritis
Britannia
“It was a real pleasure for me to join Sailors’ Society in your admirable mission and contribute to such an important cause this year, so I am very much looking forward to running with you the 2026 London Marathon as well!”
Alistair Scarff
Britannia
“This will be my 10th London Marathon running for the Sailors’ Society – a charity that I am delighted to support”
Alan Stroud
UKMPA
“I have fundraised for Sailors’ Society before and believe in their cause”
Ryan Sullivan
Venture Global
“I’m a former seafarer – raising money for a charity that gives support to other seafarers which don’t have access to the same resources my previous company gave me.”
Wing Mei Wai
Britannia
“I’ve chosen to run for Sailors’ Society to support seafarers.”
“Training for a marathon is both a physical and mental challenge, but each step I take brings me closer to supporting the sailors who face even greater challenges at sea. I am running not just for myself, but for the brave individuals who make tremendous sacrifices away from home.”
Lewis McNeil, #TeamSailorsSociety 2025
Register your interest for the 2026 London Marathon here:
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