THE LLHM 2026 BALLOT HAS NOW CLOSED
To take part, sign-up with one of our fantastic charity partners.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
LLHM 2026
When will LLHM 2026 take place?
How can I take part in LLHM 2026?
I don't have a place and want to run for a charity who aren't listed as a partner, can I do this?
Can wheelchair users, visually impaired runners, and participants with disabilities take part?
Can a support runner still take part if their participant withdraws?
I have a ballot place and can no longer take part, can I defer / transfer my place / get a refund?
I have a charity place and can no longer take part, can I defer?
I am pregnant and can no longer take part in LLHM 2026, what should I do?
How old do I have to be to take part in the LLHM?
Where can I find accommodation for race weekend?
CHARITY PLACES
What is a charity place runner?
I told a charity I have an 'own place' or 'ballot place' - what does this mean?
How do I apply to be a charity partner?
When will charity runners receive confirmation of their place in LLHM 2026?
Can charity runners order a LLHM 2026 training top?
CHARITY RUNNER REGISTRATION
I have already signed up with my charity. Why do I need to register again?
When is the deadline to complete my registration?
If I miss the deadline, can I still take part?
RACE DAY
Where will the race start and finish?
How will I know what wave I’m in?
How will I know how to get to the start line?
Will there be a race day guide?
LLHM 2026 BALLOT
How do I enter the LLHM 2026 Ballot?
What is a ballot place runner?
I have secured both a charity place and a ballot place, what should I do?
I missed the ballot entry deadline, can I still take part?
International Entry
Can I enter as an international runner?
OTHER
I am part of a business/community group. Is there any way that I can get involved?
Who owns the London Landmarks Half Marathon?
LLHM 2026
When will LLHM 2026 take place?
The 2026 London Landmarks Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday 12th April 2026.
How can I take part in LLHM 2026?
The only way to take part in LLHM 2026 now is with one of our fantastic charity partners
I DON'T HAVE A PLACE AND WANT TO RUN FOR A CHARITY WHO AREN'T LISTED AS A PARTNER, CAN I DO THIS?
No, if a charity has not partnered with us for LLHM 2026 then they do not have places that they can offer and you cannot run for them if you don't have a ballot place. You can find our charity cause page here. We have over 500 charity partners who would love to welcome you to their team.
Can wheelchair users, visually impaired runners, and participants with disabilities take part?
We are delighted that our stakeholders have once again given us permission to welcome a limited number of wheelchair users, visually impaired runners, and participants with disabilities to LLHM 2026. If you have any questions about accessibility please don't hesitate to contact our team at [email protected] or call us on 0207 398 3422. You can find more information here.
CAN A SUPPORT RUNNER STILL TAKE PART IF THEIR PARTICIPANT WITHDRAWS?
Unfortunately, no. As per our Event T&Cs, if the participant a support runner is assisting withdraws, the support runner’s place in the event will also be withdrawn.
I HAVE A BALLOT PLACE AND CAN NO LONGER TAKE PART, CAN I DEFER / TRANSFER MY PLACE / GET A REFUND?
As per our Event T&Cs, we cannot transfer or defer places in the LLHM, and refunds were only available up to 14 days after signing up.
I HAVE A CHARITY PLACE AND CAN NO LONGER TAKE PART, CAN I DEFER?
Please contact your chosen charity directly and they will be able to let you know your options. As your place belongs to the charity, LLHM cannot make any decisions regarding your place.
I AM PREGNANT AND CAN NO LONGER TAKE PART IN LLHM 2026, WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Please contact our team directly [email protected] and they will be able to let you know options and next steps.
HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE TO TAKE PART IN THE LLHM?
As per our Event T&Cs, you must be 17 or older on race day to take part in LLHM 2026.
WHERE CAN I FIND ACCOMODATION FOR RACE WEEKEND?
This year we are delighted to be working with Book It Please as our Official Accommodation Partner, finding our runners the best discounted accommodation offers across London. For every booking made, Tommy’s will receive a donation, which will contribute to their work in ensuring safe pregnancy and birth for everyone.
You can find more information here.
What is an iTAB?
Your LLHM finisher medal has been specially designed to accommodate an iTAB, a small plate that fits perfectly into your medal, engraved with your name, finish time and event date. The perfect symbol of all your hard work and dedication in the LLHM 2026!
CHARITY PLACES
What is a charity place runner?
Charity place runners are those who sign up to run for a charity and agree to raise a minimum sponsorship pledge. Charities buy places in LLHM and then recruit people to raise money for their cause - in return runners gain entry into the event using one of these charity places.
If you have a charity place and are unsure of the terms of conditions it is best to contact your charity directly, as every charity manages and administers their places differently. LLHM cannot make any decisions about a charity place.
I told a charity I have an 'own place' or 'ballot place' - what does this mean?
This means that you entered the LLHM public ballot, were successful in getting a place and would like to use this to raise money for the charity. If you did not enter the ballot, or were unsuccessful in the ballot then you do not have an 'own place' or 'ballot place' and the only way to take part will be by using one of the charity places that our partners have purchased in the event.
It is very important that you do not tell a charity that you have your own place if you do not, otherwise they will think you already have a place in the event and will not allocate one to you, meaning you will not be able to take part.
How do I apply to be a charity partner?
If you are interested in becoming a charity partner please visit our webpage here. LLHM 2026 charity partner applications have now closed, but our charity team would love to hear from you about partnering for future events.
WHEN WILL CHARITY RUNNERS RECEIVE CONFIRMATION OF THEIR PLACE IN LLHM 2026?
Once charity runners have confirmed their place in the event with their chosen charity, they will receive an email from [email protected] with a link to complete their registration. These emails will start to be sent out when our registration platform opens in mid-October. Please be aware that charities send out these emails in batches, so please don’t worry if you don’t receive this email immediately. If you haven't heard anything from your charity by the end of October, please get in touch with them directly.
CAN CHARITY RUNNERS ORDER A LLHM 2026 TRAINING TOP?
Charity runners will be able to purchase an exclusive LLHM 2026 training top when our registration platform opens in October. They should receive an email from their charities via [email protected] with a link to complete their registration. During this process, runners will have the opportunity to purchase a LLHM 2026 training top, or they can do so later through their runner dashboard.
I have already signed up with my charity. Why do I need to register again?
There are two stages to registering as a charity runner for LLHM 2026.
Firstly, you sign up with your charity.
Once you have signed up with your charity, they will send you a link to complete your official LLHM registration. Look out for an email from [email protected] . The official registration requires you to pay a non-refundable £4.75 to cover the postage of your LLHM race pack, which you receive in the two weeks before race day.
Once you have registered, you will start receiving official communication from the LLHM Team.
WHEN IS THE DEADLINE TO COMPLETE MY REGISTRATION?
All runners must have completed their registration on the charity runner registration system before 12 noon, on Wednesday 11 February 2026. Your charity may ask you to complete your registration earlier than this date so they can support you in advance of race day.
IF I MISS THE DEADLINE, CAN I STILL TAKE PART?
Unfortunately no, once the charity runner registration system is closed we cannot accept further entries under any circumstances. It is the responsibility of each runner and their charity to ensure that your registrations completed before 12 noon, on Wednesday 11 February 2026.
RACE DAY
WHERE WILL THE RACE START AND FINISH?
The start line for LLHM 2026 will be on Whitehall, with the race finishing next to Trafalgar Square.
HOW WILL I KNOW WHAT WAVE I’M IN?
You will receive an email 2-3 weeks prior to event day with your wave information.
HOW WILL I KNOW HOW TO GET TO THE START LINE?
Around 2-3 weeks before race day, you will receive an email with your starting wave, wave time, and arrival guide – this will help you plan where to go on race morning.
WILL THERE BE A RACE DAY GUIDE?
Yes, you will receive an email containing your race day guide 2-3 weeks before event day.
WHEN WILL RACE PACKS BE SENT?
Your race pack will be delivered to your home address in the two weeks before event weekend, with international race packs being sent out a week earlier.
CAN I CHANGE WAVES TO RUN WITH A FRIEND?
Runners are able to drop back to a later wave on race day to run with friends, but are not able to move forward a wave.
Please follow the steps below:
1. Go to your allocated bag drop if you need to drop off your bag.
2. Go to the later wave start.
3. After the race collect your bag from your allocated bag pick-up.
It's really important that runners use the bag drop they are allocated as we have carefully calculated the space needed to safely store everyone's bags.
CAN I RUN WITH HEADPHONES?
As per our runner T&Cs, the use of headphones is strongly discouraged. We do not disqualify runners but we would encourage you not to wear them for the health and safety of yourself and fellow runners. If you choose to wear them please make sure you are still aware of your surroundings on the route.
LLHM 2026 BALLOT
HOW DO I ENTER THE 2026 BALLOT?
The LLHM 2026 ballot has now closed. If you didn't enter the only way to get a place is with one of our fantastic charity partners
WHAT IS A BALLOT PLACE RUNNER?
Those who enter the ballot are successful in gaining a place. Some charities call these 'Own Place Runners'. The place belongs to the individual who entered the ballot and was successful. This is different from a charity place runner, who's place has been purchased by a charity and belongs to that organisation. You can still use your ballot place to raise money for the charity of your choice.
I HAVE SECURED BOTH A CHARITY PLACE AND A BALLOT PLACE, WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Congratulations on securing both a ballot place and a charity place for LLHM 2026! By now, you should have paid and registered for your ballot place, and you're on our system. The best course of action is to run under your ballot place while also fundraising for your chosen charity.
This allows the charity to offer your charity place to someone else, and you can still support them with your ballot fundraising. This scenario is ideal for the charity, as it opens up an additional space for another runner while you continue to raise funds on their behalf. This could lead to increased fundraising and greater success for the charity overall.
Please be sure to double-check that you are registered with a ballot place, and then inform your charity that you no longer need your charity place.
I MISSED THE BALLOT ENTRY DEADLINE, CAN I STILL TAKE PART?
Yes, if you missed the entry deadline then the only way to take part is with one of our fantastic charity partners.
CAN I ENTER AS AN INTERNATIONAL RUNNER?
There are multiple ways to enter if you are an international runner:
- If you gained a place in our LLHM 2026 ballot, you can take part with a ballot place. Please note, the ballot has now closed for LLHM 2026.
- You can sign up through an international charity and support a special cause. All international charity entries are managed through our partner, realbuzz.
- You can sign up through one of our official UK charity partners.
Please visit our International Entry page for more information.
OTHER
I AM PART OF A BUSINESS/COMMUNITY GROUP. IS THERE ANY WAY THAT I CAN GET INVOLVED?
Yes, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact [email protected] to discuss how you can get involved.
WHO OWNS THE LONDON LANDMARKS HALF MARATHON?
The event is owned by pregnancy and baby charity, Tommy's. Tommy's created the LLHM to benefit themselves and many other good causes and the profits from the LLHM go to Tommy's who organise the race. Tommy’s are a charity that exists to stop the heartbreak and devastation of baby loss and make pregnancy and birth safe – for everyone.
