TCS London Marathon

26 April 2026

London, United Kingdom City Full Marathon 7C - 15C

Packages Available Now - 50% Sold

About this Marathon

Marathon Tours NZ as an accredited international travel partner of the TCS London Marathon, offers packages that include a guaranteed race entry, meaning you do not have to run a qualifying time or enter the ballot, which saw over 1.1 million applicants for the 2026 event.

With huge crowds lining the streets, historic sites along the way, and record numbers of runners wearing costumes, the buzz is incredible. If you’ve ever wanted to run a marathon, run London!

After being transported to the starting area by our private coach, you’ll begin the run at Blackheath, with runners heading into central London past historic attractions such as the Cutty Sark, Tower Bridge, and then along the Rive Thames towards Big Benm where the crowds are at their largest. You then run past Buckingham Palace to the finish line on The Mall, where you’ll be presented with your famous finisher’s medal.

We have selected the 4-star Club Quarters Trafalgar Square Hotel for it’s superb location, just a few hundred metres away from the finish line. This means you will be back in your hotel room, showered, and with your feet up, while others have to use public transport or walk kilometres back to their hotel.

We take care of your travel requirements so you can focus on your training and build your excitement ahead of the marathon.

Travel with Marathon Tours NZ and you’ll be travelling with New Zealand’s most experienced marathon tours company. You will have the opportunity to meet like-minded Kiwis on the tour, but still have the felxibility to your own thing around London.

We provide exceptional service from knowledgable staff who have run the marathon themselves and personally accompany the tour to London.

Join Marathon Tours NZ for an amazing experience at one of the world’s best and biggest marathons – London 2026!

"Hello Paul, Rachael and Matt, just wanted to sincerely thank you for a wonderful experience in London. It was just fantastic and really appreciate all the organising and the celebration dinner"- Rah, London 2025

Event Information

2026 Twin/Double share runners package from $6,440

The 2026 package includes the following:

Guaranteed race entry into the 2026 TCS London Marathon
4 nights accommodation at Club Quarters, Trafalgar Square. In Thu 23 Apr-out Mon 27 Apr. Extra nights available on request.
Daily breakfast
Pre-race marathoners breakfast
Private coach from hotel to starting area (Runners Only)
Invitation to our Marathon Tours welcome event and briefing
Post-race celebration dinner and drinks
Accompanied by an experienced Marathon Tours tour leader, who has run the London marathon
Access to our 24×7 emergency afterhours travel service for any last-minute changes you may have

Course Outline:

Start: Greenwich and Blackheath

The race begins in Greenwich Park and Blackheath with three seperate start lines (Red, Blue, and Green) that merge after about 4.5km.

The route heads east towards Charlton before turning west along the Thames River.

Highlights along the route:

Maritime Greenwich (Kilometer 10)

Runners pass the Old Royal Naval College and see views of the Cutty Sark ship

Tower Bridge (Kilometer 20)

The halfway mark is reached just before crossing the iconic Tower Bridge. The crowd’s energy here is legendary.

Canary Wharf (Kilometer 24 – 32)

The course winds through the modern financial district, with skyscrapers and enthusiastic spectators.

The Tower of London (Kilometer 35)

As runners head west back along the Thames, they pass the historic Tower of London

The Embankment (Kilometer 38-40)

The course runs along the Thames Embankment, offering views of the London Eye and Big Ben.

The Finish Line:

Runners pass Buckingham Palace and enter the final stretch on The Mall, where the red-paved road and roaring crowds create an unforgettable atmosphere.

The finish line is near St James’s Park, marking 42.2km of one of the world most celebrated marathons.

What do I need to travel to London?

You will need a current Passport to travel overseas, with a validity of six months or more after the date upon which you are scheduled to arrive back in New Zealand.

Do I need travel insurance?

It is compulsory that each person has travel insurance before travelling with Marathon Tours. Although it isn’t compulsory that it’s purchased via Allianz Global Assistance (our preferred provider), we do highly recommend it, as unlike other companies, they provide cover for the actual marathon event. We recommend you take out insurance as soon as you book, as it will ensure you are covered in case you injure yourself prior to the event and can no longer travel.

Is it possible to purchase an entry by itself?

It is not possible to purchase an entry by itself. Entries are only valid when purchased as part of a package.

How do I book?

Email our team via run@marathontours.co.nz or give us a call on 0800 RUNNING. As this event is extremely popular don't delay. Should the upcoming event already be sold out talk to us about joining our contact list for the following year.