Whether you already have your own place or you would like to apply for a charity place, then there’s lots of good reasons to Join Team WheelPower …
The TCS London Marathon is the most popular marathon on the planet, and more than 1.25 million people have completed the event since the first edition in 1981 … and you could be next! By joining ‘Team WheelPower’ you will be supporting our charity to transform the lives of disabled people through movement, activity and sport. With every step, every push and every penny you raise you will be doing something truly life changing and making a real difference to people across the UK.
Set yourselves the challenge, do something amazing for charity and tick the London Marathon off the bucket list this year!
I have my own place …
Whether you are running the race or taking part in a wheelchair, we are looking for people with their own place in the 2026 TCS London Marathon to join Team WheelPower.
As an own place runner, you’ll get the same support from our dedicated events team as those with a charity place … and you can set your own fundraising target! Whether this will be your first marathon, or you’re a seasoned pro, we’d love for you to join us! If you would like to make a real difference then look no further than WheelPower.
- Email: hello@wheelpower.org.uk
- Phone: 01296 395995
CONGRATULATIONS to our 2025 Runners and Pushers
Support for you
Join our team and as well as the chance to help power life saving research, you’ll benefit from:
- a WheelPower running vest
- a fundraising pack full of useful advice to help you take your challenge to the finish line
- fun tools and tips to help with your fundraising, including regular emails to keep you motivated
- a friendly team here to support you
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.
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.
"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
