Join Team Cats for the marathon of marathons!

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TCS London Marathon
TCS London Marathon
TCS London Marathon
TCS London Marathon
TCS London Marathon
  • 26 Apr 2026
  • London
  • £120 registration fee
  • £2500 sponsorship commitment

This famous 26.2 mile race is the biggest marathon in the world, and one of the Abbott World Majors. The route takes in many of the capital's landmarks including The Shard, Tower Bridge and The Mall.

Ready to tick the London Marathon off your bucket-list? Join our team and your miles will make a real difference to the cats and kittens that need our help.

Please note, places for 2026 have now been filled. If you have your own place in the event, you can still join Team Cats! Click here to make your marathon more meaningful by using your place to support the cats.

To apply for a place in 2027, please click below and complete our application form in as much detail as possible.

Apply for a place in 2027

Already got your own ballot place? 

If you were successful in getting a ballot place, congratulations! We'd love to welcome you to Team Cats. Make your marathon more meaningful by using your place for Cats Protection. 

Join our team of Cat Champions to get a Cats Protection running vest, then simply set up a fundraising page and raise whatever you can to help the cats and kittens.

I've got my own place!

How can I sign up for a charity place in the event?

We have a limited number of 'Golden Bond' places and therefore ask you to complete an application form. We'll carefully review your application before Cats Protection places are allocated.

Please note, 2026 places have now been filled. We have now opened our applications for the 2027 event.

How much do I have to raise?

For this prestigious marathon there is a registration fee of £120 and we ask for a minimum sponsorship commitment of £2,500.

Every £150 you raise could provide a full health check for a cat including blood tests, neutering, microchipping and vaccinations, or each £500 could pay for a caesarean operation and recovery of a cat in need.

Your full sponsorship amount is almost enough to feed all the cats in a small centre for a whole year! 

Apply for a place in 2027
Fundraising for Cats Protection has been an incredibly fulfilling experience, allowing me to honour my beloved cats and directly contribute to the welfare of others. It's a reminder that small actions can create big change, and I'm proud to be part of a community working towards a better future for cats in need

Gemma, London Marathon 2025

How we'll support you with your challenge

We'll be with you every step of the way, from sign-up to the finish line! When you join Team Cats, you’ll get a first-class experience including:

  • dedicated support from our Events team, who will answer any questions and offer personalised fundraising advice. We'll even be at the side lines on race day to cheer you on!
  • a jam-packed Fundraising Handbook containing downloadable resources, tips, advice and inspiring stories from previous Cat Champions!
  • branded technical vest or t-shirt to wear with pride during training and on event day
  • access to our community of Cat Champions, where you’ll connect with other cat lovers, exchange training and fundraising ideas and advice, and share your cutest cat photos!
  • stories about the cats you’re helping, and even the chance to visit your local Cats Protection, to see firsthand the impact your fundraising will make
How we're helping cats in your community

We help an estimated 157,000 cats and kittens a year through our national network which includes around 185 volunteer teams and 32 cat centres. We also provide an array of cat care information and support, promote the benefits of neutering, and seek to educate people of all ages about cats and their care. 

You're able to nominate any local Cats Protection to receive 100% of the money you raise from your challenge, helping the cats in your chosen area. 

 Find your local Cats Protection here 

Get in touch

If you have any questions, check out our frequently asked questions page.

Alternatively, reach out to our friendly Events team on 01825 741 960 or email events@cats.org.uk.

You can be a cat champion! Join Team Cats and start making an impact today.

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