Event Details

Date

24/25 April 2027

Host

TCS London Marathon

Location

London

Run or push the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon for WheelPower

Take on one of the world’s most iconic running challenges and help more physically disabled people discover the life-changing benefits of sport. In 2027, there are two ways to join team WheelPower for the Double TCS London Marathon.

WheelPower have been providing opportunities for people with physical impairments to take part in sport for 75 years. Based in Stoke Mandeville, the home of the Paralympic movement, WheelPower is at the heart of wheelchair sport.

We asked the most important people we could about the WheelPower National Junior games

Guaranteed WheelPower charity places

You can apply to run or push for WheelPower using one of our charity places. When you join team WheelPower, we will support you throughout your marathon journey. You will receive:

A WheelPower running vest with name letters
A fundraising pack with practical advice and ideas
Tools and guidance to help you plan your fundraising
Regular encouragement from our friendly team

The funds raised by team WheelPower help us deliver sports festivals, introductory sessions, equipment, training and resources across the UK. Your support can help someone try wheelchair sport for the first time, build confidence and discover a new community. Unlike some other charities, we do not ask for an up front entry fee.

Already have your own ballot place?

Congratulations! Did you know you can use your confirmed London Marathon place to raise charitable funds? Any funds raised will come with our sincere thanks.

We are asking anyone with a ballot place if they would consider making the most of thier 2027 London Marathon experience by fundraising for WheelPower. In return we can offer our sincere thanks plus the help and support of our experienced fundraising team. Our support includes:

A WheelPower running vest with name letters
A fundraising pack with practical advice and ideas
Tools and guidance to help you plan your fundraising
Regular encouragement from our friendly team

Wheelchair Entries

Over the past few years, we have been delighted to support a number of manual wheelchair users to successfully take part in and complete the London Marathon. As the national charity for wheelchair sport, we are ideally placed to support you.

If you are interested in taking part and would like to know more, please contact Jo at jo.hall@wheelpower.org.uk or call us on 01296 395995. You can find out more about this event for participants with disabilities here.

Got a question?

Please feel free to contact us with any London Marathon 2027 queries, we’ll be happy to help.

Email: jo.hall@wheelpower.org.uk
Phone: 01296 395995

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

Find out more

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.