The atmosphere. The crowds. The finish line on The Mall. There is nothing quite like the London Marathon.
On 25th April 2027, you could be part of something extraordinary, running for blind and partially sighted young people while taking on one of the world’s most iconic races.
Charity places for the 2027 London Marathon are now open — and we’d love you on Team LOOK.
Why run for LOOK?
60% of blind children will be bullied in school, and 90% of those who lose their vision in childhood will never work for more than 6 months (Royal Society of Blind Children).
Every mile you run helps blind and partially sighted children and young people build confidence, find community and believe in their future.
From mentoring and youth programmes to practical support for families, your fundraising can change lives.
When you run for LOOK, you’re not just taking on 26.2 miles.
You’re running so no young person has to face sight loss alone.
Why choose Team LOOK?
When you join Team LOOK, you become part of our welcoming and friendly community.
What you’ll receive:
A LOOK charity running vest that will be personalised with your name, so we can cheer you on as you run past our many cheer points!
A fundraising pack full of top tips and resources.
Loud, proud and full of energy LOOK support team on the day, cheering you along at dedicated cheer points, and we will be at the finish line with food, drinks and massages for those tired legs!
A team WhatsApp group for motivation, updates, and encouragement.
Personal support from our dedicated events team every step of the way.
Dedicated fundraising support from our expert events team.
Fundraising Target:
– Registration fee: £120
– Fundraising pledge: £2,500
Run for something bigger
Our runners often tell us they sign up for the challenge… and stay for the cause.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best, running your first marathon or ticking off a bucket-list dream, every step will help create life-changing opportunities for visually impaired young people.
This is your chance to do something extraordinary.
Hear from Team LOOK runners
In 2026, 24 incredible runners took on the London Marathon for LOOK, raising over £50,000 to support blind and partially sighted children and young people.
This amazing fundraising will help fund our life-changing mentoring programme, confidence-building activities and events and vital support for families navigating sight loss.
Jess
“Running the London Marathon for LOOK was one of the proudest days of my life.”
Angela
“The support from LOOK was incredible, from training through to race day. They made me feel part of a real community, cheering me on every step of the way. That support and encouragement carried me through every mile and helped me achieve something amazing.”
Phill
“I’ve loved every second of today! Knowing I was running to support the incredible work LOOK does for young people and their families made every mile and every sore muscle 100% worth it. The LOOK team has been behind me the whole way. Sign me up for 2027!”
Chris and Matt
“Knowing the impact LOOK has on the young people it supports kept me going through the toughest moments on the course. When I was younger, and my sight was deteriorating, I know how much I would have benefited from speaking to someone who truly understood what I was going through. That’s why it was such an honour to run for LOOK and support a cause that makes such a meaningful difference.”
What You’re Running For
Your fundraising helps LOOK continue to deliver our:
- Award-winning peer mentoring programme, connecting blind and partially sighted young people with experienced VI mentors who understand their journey.
- Family support services, offering guidance, understanding, and community.
- Accessible events and workshops that build confidence, skills, and friendship.
Your fundraising money has a life-changing impact on the young people that we help.
Why apply now?
London Marathon charity places are hugely sought after, and our places are limited.
Apply early to give yourself the best chance of joining Team LOOK, and start your journey to the London Marathon!
FAQ’s
Find answers to the most commonly asked questions below. If you can’t find the answer to your question, send us an email.
Do I need marathon experience?
Not at all — first-time runners welcome, our dedicated marathon team will support you every step of the way.
What is the registration fee, and how much do I need to fundraise?
The registration fee for the TCS London Marathon is £120, and we ask all our charity place fundraisers to raise a minimum of £2,500.
How can I get a 2027 London Marathon place?
Applications for our 2027 London Marathon charity places are now open. Please complete our form.
What happens after I apply?
We’ll be in touch about next steps and how to secure your place.
I have a ballot place to run the London Marathon 2027 and would like to fundraise for LOOK. How can I do this?
Congratulations on securing a place in the ballot – we would love to have you on Team LOOK! Please select ‘Already have a place’ above or email the LOOK events team, and we can give you more information on how to fundraise for us.
As an own place runner, you won’t have a fundraising target. We just ask that you raise as much as you can to help visually impaired young people.
How are London Marathon places offered?
We will review each application anonymously before making a decision. To improve your chances, please give us as much information as possible as to why you want to support LOOK and how you plan on raising £2,500.
Will there be a deadline to raise the £2,500 by?
We ask that you raise £500 within 5 months of your acceptance into the team and no later than 31 January 2027.
£1,000 within 7 months of your acceptance into the team and no later than 15 April 2027.
£2,500 within 12 months of your acceptance into the team and no later than 31 May 2027.
What happens if I don’t reach the fundraising target?
We set the minimum fundraising target at £2,500 to make sure we’re able to cover the costs that we’ve paid for the place, as well as put enough back into our vital services to support visually impaired young people and their families.
You don’t need to raise the full amount until 1 month after the event day. We know a lot of donations come in the week of and after the event. So there is still plenty of time to plan your fundraising and collect donations.
We will be in touch throughout your journey to give fundraising tips and ideas.
Please make sure you’re confident you can raise the £2,500 before you apply.
Will LOOK be at the TCS London Marathon 2027?
Yes! LOOK will be at the 2027 London Marathon. We can’t wait to cheer you on!
On event day, you’ll be able to find us at various points around the route. We will also have a post-race reception in Horse Guards. Come and meet the LOOK team and mentors, whilst enjoying a massage, food and refreshments.
Be the change – support LOOK UK!
