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Ella ran the London Marathon for Changing Faces in 2022

TCS London Marathon

Running the TCS London Marathon is a great way to raise money to support people living with a visible difference. Find out how to enter.

Join Team Changing Faces for the 2027 London Marathon!

Inspired by this year’s incredible event? Now is the time to make 2027 your London Marathon year. There are two ways you can run the London Marathon for Changing Faces, apply for one of our guaranteed charity places, or enter the ballot and fundraise for us if you are successful.

  • Enter the 2027 ballet: The 2027 ballet is now open until Friday 1st May, so why not enter now and use your place to support the visible difference community. You can enter the ballet here.
  • Apply for one of our places: Our waiting list for a guaranteed place is almost full but we would still like to here from you if you would like one of our spots. Email [email protected] to register your interest and we’ll send you an application form. A minimum fundraising commitment of £2,500 applies.

QUESTIONS? Email our fundraising team now

Event details

  • When: Sunday, 25 April 2027
  • Location: London
  • Minimum age: 18
  • Distance: 26.2 miles

Take the plunge and embrace the journey that it will take you on. The Marathon itself is just the victory lap. It will change your life.

Ella, Changing Faces campaigner, who ran the London Marathon in 2022

Your London Marathon experience

You’ll start the iconic 26.2 miles in Greenwich Park accompanied by 50,000 other runners. Along the route, you’ll run past the Cutty Sark, over the world-famous Tower Bridge and through the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf.

The streets will be lined by spectators, cheering you on as you run towards the Mall for a real hero’s welcome in front of Buckingham Palace.

Team Changing Faces perks

Whether you’re a seasoned or first-time runner, Changing Faces will be with you every step of the way. We offer all our runners a fantastic support package.

Whether you have your own place in the ballot or have one of our entry places you will receive dedicated support from our fundraising team along with a free Changing Faces running vest. We will of course be there on the day, cheering you on as loudly as we can!

Ella, one of our campaigners, who has a blonde mohawk and is wearing a black t-shirt.

I'm incredibly proud to have run a marathon

For Ella, running has not only helped her build confidence and make friends, it's also helped her to educate people about visible difference.

Read Ella's story

The difference you can make

There are currently an estimated 1.3m children and adults living with a visible difference in the UK and they face multiple challenges. They are vulnerable to isolation, loneliness, social anxiety and low self-esteem. They face staring, harassment, bullying and hate crime.

Many people with a visible difference face multiple levels of discrimination every day and our survey showed that shockingly, 50% said they felt self-conscious or embarrassed about their visible difference and 49% had experienced hostile behaviour. Read more about the impact on people’s lives.

We’re here to support people affected by visible difference to live the life they choose and free from discrimination. We know it’s possible. Apply for a Changing Faces charity place in the London Marathon and pledge your support for a world where visible difference is respected. Always.

The money you raise can make this possible by providing the confidence, support and the opportunity to thousands of people with a visible difference.

Charity place – Apply to join now

Are you interested in running the London Marathon for Changing Faces?

There are two ways you can run the London Marathon if you’d like to make a difference to the lives of those with a visible difference.

  1. Enter the 2027 ballet: The 2027 ballet is now open until Friday 1st May, so why not enter now and use your place to support the visible difference community. You can enter the ballet here.
  2. Apply for one of our places: Our waiting list for a guaranteed place is almost full but we would still like to here from you if you would like one of our spots. Email [email protected] to register your interest and we’ll send you an application form. A minimum fundraising commitment of £2,500 applies.

If you have any questions please email [email protected], we would live to hear from you.

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Take part in a charity run or walk

Running and walking events are a great way to raise money for Changing Faces. We have events all around the country for you to chose from.

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