London marathon breaks own fundraising record
The event's raised more than £87.5million so far - with donations being counted up until September
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The 2026 London Marathon has broken the race’s own record as the biggest annual one-day fundraising event in the world, organisers said.
This year’s event has raised £87.5 million for charities so far – surpassing the previous £87.3 million record set at last year’s race.
The final total for 2026 will be announced in September and is expected to hit more than £90 million, organisers said.
Other records broken
The marathon, which took place in the capital last Sunday, saw Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe become the first athlete to break the two-hour barrier in an official competition to win in a world record one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds.
Tigst Assefa, from Ethiopia, broke her own women‑only world record in two hours, 15 minutes and 41 seconds.
This year’s edition of the race also broke the Guinness World Record title for the most finishers in a marathon, with 59,830 people completing the event.
_"an incredible achievement."_
Hugh Brasher, chief executive of London Marathon Events, organisers of the TCS London Marathon, said: “The 2026 TCS London Marathon was an extraordinary day of world records, from the elite men and women running such extraordinary times, to the participation numbers, and now in fundraising.
“It is fantastic to know we have already surpassed our £87.3 million world record from 2025.
“Huge thanks to everyone who fundraised, and to everyone who donated to such a wide range of charities.”
Eddie Allenby, general manager at Enthuse, the official online fundraising partner of London Marathon Events, said: “A record-breaking amount raised for charities yet again – an incredible achievement.
“We’re delighted to see that £42.2 million has been raised for good causes through Enthuse so far, a 22% increase on this time last year, and we’re excited to see what we can achieve together as the official fundraising partner until 2034.
“At a time where finances are tight for many, the TCS London Marathon continues to bring out the best in humanity and inspire charitable giving like no other event.”
The National Autistic Society has said it has been selected as the official charity for the 2027 edition of the London Marathon.
It said on Wednesday: “We’re excited to announce that we’re the official Charity of the Year for the 2027 TCS London Marathon.
“We aim to make 2027 the most inclusive marathon yet – and that’s just the start.
“Through our It’s Time To Show Up campaign, we’ll be inviting everyone to be part of a national movement for autistic people, showing how small changes can make a huge difference.”
The ballot for the next edition of the race closed this afternoon (Fri 1st May)