Event Details

Date

24/25 April 2027

Host

TCS London Marathon

Location

London

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London Marathon 2027, run or push for WheelPower

Support for you

Join Team WheelPower and, as well as making a real difference, you’ll receive:

A WheelPower running vest
A fundraising pack with practical advice to help you reach the finish line
Tools, tips and regular emails to support your fundraising and keep you motivated
Ongoing support from our friendly team

Fundraising support

When you sign up, you’ll receive a welcome pack that has everything you need to know about fundraising, including fun ideas and helpful tips. We recommend you break your target down into manageable chunks and create a plan to help you reach your goals. Our friendly team also has some inspirational ideas that will boost your fundraising.

Apply via the official ballot

How to join our team

Enter the official ballot (closes Friday 1 May)
Let us know you’ve applied
If successful, choose to run for WheelPower. If you have any questions, please do contact us.

Email: hello@wheelpower.org.uk
Phone: 01296 395995

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2026 runners and pushers

Wheelchair Entries

Over the past few years, we have been delighted to support a number of wheelchair users to take part in and complete the London Marathon.

If you are interested in taking part we would love you to join the WheelPower Team and help inspire other disabled people by completing this once in a life time challenge. Contact our Events Team at hello@wheelpower.org.uk or call us on 01296 395995.

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"At London Marathon Events we believe that sport and activity should be accessible for all, which is why our dedicated team supports people with a huge range of disabilities – from elite wheelchair athletes to everyday participants – to take part in the TCS London Marathon."

TCS London Mini Marathon Championships

The London marathon is committed to supporting distance running from playground to podium, and the mini marathon is a great place to start your journey!

The Mini Marathon is completely FREE to enter and all participants will also receive a free t-shirt for taking part! You can use either day chair or racing chair. There is no entry requirement and you don’t need to be classified in athletics or a member of a club.

Event criteria:

All wheelchair participants must be able to self-propel themselves over 2.6K within the time limit of 45 minutes
Participants must wear a helmet and gloves and can either use a standard, sports or racing chair
There will be opportunities for athletes to be fully classified before the race, which we would encourage you to do before you apply

For further details on taking part in these categories, please contact Michelle Weltman, the TCS Mini London Marathon Wheelchair and Ambulant/Para Athlete Coordinator, at paraathletes@londonmarathonevents.co.uk

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Hear from some of the amazing runners and pushers who are taking part in the London Marathon for WheelPower:

Team WheelPower 2026

Our runners and wheelchair pushers are: Ian, Matthew, Miranda, Susan, Sean, Michael, Paul, MaryEllen, Carol, Sophia, James, Rachel and Lauren.

Thank you for all you have done for our charity and we wish everyone the best of luck on the day.

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James is running the marathon in memory of his dad

James’ London Marathon journey is in memory of his dad who passed away recently. When James lines up at the start of the 2026 London Marathon, he won’t just be thinking about the 26.2 miles ahead. It’s a very personal reason to take on such a huge challenge.

Rachel – taking on the marathon again

Rachel’s journey into life as a wheelchair user began in 2019 following a spinal cord injury as a pillion passenger on a motorbike. Spinal surgery was delayed due to contracting Covid 19. Despite surgery, she lost the use of her right leg and has very limited feeling in her left. Adjusting later in life as a wheelchair user has brought physical, emotional and practical challenges.

Rachel’s father supported her journey and helped fund her equipment before passing away in 2025.

“I have to complete this now for my dad.”

Rachel training in her day-to-day wheelchair ahead of the 2026 London Marathon for WheelPower.

Rachel is preparing to take on the 2026 London Marathon in her everyday wheelchair, raising funds for WheelPower.

Lauren or ‘Lil’ wants to ‘give back’ to WheelPower

Lauren first discovered WheelPower four years ago, after being introduced through her local Rotary group. Her first experience was a Sports Festival in Colchester, where she had the chance to try various wheelchair based sports in one place, in one day.

“It was the first time I really felt empowered,” she recalls. “There’s not always a lot of support for adults, but WheelPower made me feel like I wasn’t alone. Being around people in a similar situation really meant a lot.”

“I want to raise money for WheelPower to help them put on as many sports events as possible, in more places and more often. People need what they offer.”

Lauren training for the London Marathon in her wheelchair for WheelPower

Lauren is taking on the London Marathon for WheelPower, raising funds to support wheelchair sport across the UK.

TCS London Marathon 2027