London Marathon FAQs 

When can we register with you?  

Currently, TCS London Marathon can’t confirm an exact date that your entries will be available on Let’s Do This (official registration platform partner) to allocate to participants, but it will likely be in May or early June 2025. We’ll let you know as soon as you’re able to register, along with guide to help you with this process. 

Do I have to use Let’s Do This to register as a runner?  

Yes. Let’s Do This is TCS London Marathon’s official registration platform partner, and all participants must complete their registration on the platform so you can take part on Event Day. You will receive a unique Booking ID after completing registration that is needed for your entry to be valid. 

What communications do participants receive from Let’s Do This?  

Participants will receive communications leading up to Event Day (approximately one month before) with details about Running Packs, the Event Guide, start times, and other important information. If your participants have opted to receive emails from LME during registration, you will also receive marketing emails about their services, upcoming events, and Participant Newsletters. 

When do participants get their bibs/running number?  

All participants must collect their Event Packs from the TCS London Marathon Running Show at ExCeL London. Details about picking up the Event Pack will be shared with participants a few weeks before Event Day. 

What is a charity place and how do I apply? 

Applications for our place in the 2026 TCS London Marathon are now open. 

The Vegetarian Society are incredibly lucky to have received 1x TCS London Marathon entry place. Due to a high demand for the place, we operate an application system. 

Unfortunately, we always receive more applications than we have places, so we can’t guarantee that everyone who applies will be able to secure a marathon place. 

An email will be sent to all applicants to let them know the outcome of their application. 

If you are successful, we ask that you pay a £50 registration fee to confirm your place and pledge to raise a minimum of £3,000 (excl. Gift Aid). 

When is the deadline to apply for a 2026 charity place? 

Our applications close on Friday 11^th July 2025, and we will be allocating the place from August 2025. 

Do I need to do anything to confirm my registration as a charity place runner? 

If you’re successful in your application, you’ll be sent an email offering you a place and asking you to complete your registration and pay your £50 registration fee. 

Closer to the event taking place, charity place runners will also receive an invite from London Marathon Events asking them to complete their secondary registration form online for the 2026 TCS London Marathon. We’ll send you an email at the same time, reminding you to complete this registration. 

London Marathon Events will announce specific deadlines for this closer to the time. We expect this secondary registration process to open in late 2025 and close in February 2026. Please note, if you don’t complete your second stage registration before the deadline, you’ll not be able to participate on race day. 

How much do I need to fundraise? 

We ask charity place runners to raise a minimum of £3,000 (excluding Gift Aid), and to pay a £50 registration fee upon being offered a place. 

What fundraising platform should I use to fundraise? 

We would recommend that you set up your online fundraising page using the official online fundraising partner for the event, Enthuse. 

Questions about TCS London Marathon ballot places 

What is a ballot place and how do I apply? 

A ballot place refers to a place that you have secured with the TCS London Marathon event organisers, via the public ballot.  

How do I use my ballot place to run for the Vegetarian Society? 

If you have secured a TCS London Marathon ballot place, you can choose to run for The Vegetarian Society. We’d love to have you! There is no minimum fundraising pledge for ballot place runners, we just ask you to raise as much as you can.  You can join TeamVegSoc with your ballot place on our website, by completing our own place form. 

Support from the Vegetarian Society 

What support with Team VegSoc runners receive? 

We’ll be there to support our TeamVegSoc runners every step of the way, and we’re so grateful for the amazing efforts of everyone who is taking on this challenge, or who is supporting a loved one to do so. 

All #TeamVegSoc runners receive: 

• Knowledge that your fundraising will drive real change by empowering people with essential cooking skills, supporting sustainability for the planet, and promoting empathy towards animals. Your fundraising will help improve public health, advocate for ethical food systems, and support compassionate campaigns that protect animals.
• A personalised #TeamVegSoc technical running top to wear on race day
• Help from our dietitian to explore the best preparation for race day
• Support throughout your fundraising journey from a dedicated member of the fundraising team
• A Fundraising pack full of hints and tips
• #TeamVegSoc cheer squad on route to give you that extra boost and support you 

How can I get in touch with the fundraising team? 

You can contact us by emailing hello@vegsoc.org, or by phoning 0161 925 2000.