The TCS London Marathon is the largest running charity event in the world and one of the seven Abbott World Marathon Majors. The event is set over a largely flat course, beginning at three separate start lines at Blackheath and finishing on the Mall just past Buckingham Palace and conveniently within a short walk of our FIT hotel locations.
FIT has been a proud partner of the TCS London Marathon for the past six years, and we're looking to return for our seventh in 2026. If you want to guarantee your ticket to the 2026 TCS London Marathon today - secure your guaranteed entry to the event with a FIT turnkey, race weekend travel package.
*Option to add pre and post-nights as needed and/or an extension package. 2026 Extensions offered to Paris or Edinburgh!
5-day / 4-night accommodations at your choice of the Marriott County Hall
Hotel in the heart of London; walking distance from the finish
Welcome event featuring VIP tickets in private pods in the London Eye with a welcome reception to follow
Private transfers to/from the Marathon Expo
Shakeout Run
Race Brief for Runners & Spectators
Private pre-race dinner & post-race celebration
Breakfast daily
All taxes, gratuities, pricing in USD
London Marathon experienced FIT guides onsite to assist with all questions and race weekend operations
FIT guide support to the starting line via public transit & race day spectator support
Pre-trip communication support & program itinerary
Guaranteed entry to the 2026 TCS London Marathon (travel only packages are also available to non-runners & runners who already have marathon entry)
Marriott County Hall, a 5-star boutique hotel just .8 miles from the finish line, offering striking views of Big Ben and the London Eye, gracing the banks of the Thames.
Welcome to London! After landing in London, make your own way to the hotel. Check-in is at 3pm. Today, meet your FIT team; if you arrive earlier and your room is not ready, leave your bags with the bellman and take a stroll around your new neighborhood!
Also stop by to meet your FIT team at the hotel and grab your welcome amenity. Our first event is our departure to the expo to collect our race bibs. We will leave about 2:00pm so best to book AM arriving flights.
Upon return, join FIT at our welcome reception in private London Eye Capsule and enjoy a quick bite to eat before it’s time to get a good nights’ sleep at the hotel.
Kick off your London Marathon weekend in style with FIT's exclusive welcome reception aboard private capsule on the iconic London Eye. Enjoy panoramic views of the city skyline while mingling with fellow runners and savoring light refreshments. It's the perfect introduction to an unforgettable race experience.
This morning, stretch out the jetlag and airplane seats with our FIT Stretch class. Breakfast is included today. This is a free day to settle into the area, get used to the time frame, and enjoy some London site seeing. We will make some recommendations throughout the year of things to do and see.
Maybe stroll by Buckingham Palace and along the Thames, maybe an afternoon tea, the Beefeater Tour at the Tower of London, the Churchill War Rooms, a visit up the Shard, a stop at Penny Lane or a Harry Potter tour - there are so many things to do!
Breakfast Included at your hotel at leisure.
Opt to book a ticket on FIT's private city tour. This tour is a combination walking/bus tour that provides a wonderful overview of the city of London and her iconic landmarks. Commentary is provided by an expert local guide who is there to bring to life the city and answer your questions/make recommendations on additional touring.
Tour begins and ends at the Boadicea Statue off Westminster Bridge. We do not enter any buildings/landmarks on this tour, but do recommend you return to any of interest.
🍳 Breakfast at the hotel
Opt to join FIT for an early morning shake-out run. Otherwise, it's a free day to explore London, return to the expo, enjoy a matinee show, or rest in prep for tomorrow.
Private pre-race dinner. Tonight it's pasta for marathon prep and a good night sleep!
Time to run the 2026 TCS London Marathon! Enjoy the day on the course racing, running, walking or spectating! FIT will host 2 cheering stations for spectators to join.
Best of luck to all the competitors and a big thanks to all the supporters!
Breakfast Included at your hotel
Join your FIT guides and fellow runners for shared stories at our post-race celebration!
Congratulations on your marathon experience! We hope that you enjoyed your time in London and wish you a safe journey home or on your continued adventures. If you are departing today, check-out is 12N.
If you are joining one of our post-tour extensions, enjoy the day to relax and pack for our departure to Paris or Scotland tomorrow.
Breakfast Included
Start Line: Maze Hill/Greenwich/Blackheath
Terrain: Road
Course: Flat/slightly undulating, just enough for muscle relief
Elevation gain: 246 feet
Fun Fact: Largest Marathon in the World - 2025 broke the Guinness World Record for most marathon finishers!
Elite Wheelchairs: 08:50
Elite Women: 09:05
Elite Men: 09:35
Mass event: 09:35 to 11:30
Participants will be emailed their start wave time approximately three weeks before Marathon Day.
We highly recommend booking travel insurance. Our preferred partners offer excellent insurance options to fit all needs. The best pricing and protection options (such as cancel for any reason supplemental bundles) are only offered when insurance is booked within the first 14 days of booking your reservation. Your booking deposit and reservation were confirmed today.
Depending on your nationality, you may need to get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA).
An ETA gives you permission to travel to the UK. It costs £16 to apply for one through the UK ETA app or the GOV.UK website.
🇫🇷 Join FIT in France after the 2026 London Marathon on a four night extended tour. The package includes:
1 extra night in London after the marathon (Monday, April 27)
3-nights hotel accommodation at Hidden Hotel, a 4-star boutique stay just steps from the Arc de Triomphe—where luxury meets comfort in a truly unique setting.
1st class train transfer from London to Paris (meal & drink included)
Welcome Foodie Tour - Montmartre
Paris Bike Tour
Onsite FIT guide services
Breakfast Daily
All taxes, gratuities, pricing in USD
🏴 Join FIT in Scotland after the 2026 London Marathon on a four night extended tour. The package includes:
1 extra night in London after the marathon (Monday, April 27)
3-nights hotel accommodation in the heart of Old Town at the 5-star Virgin Hotels Edinburgh - steps from the Royal Mile, walking distance Edinburgh Castle, and located on the famous Victoria Street
1st class train transfer from London to Edinburgh (meal & drink included)
Private walking tour of Edinburgh with local guide
Welcome beverage and dinner
Onsite FIT guide services
Breakfast Daily
All taxes, gratuities, pricing in USD
