About the London Marathon

If you’re ever going to take on the challenge of a marathon, the London Marathon is the event for you.

With a truly unique atmosphere, the London Marathon follows a route of iconic landmarks at every turn, including the Cutty Sark, Tower Bridge and the magnificent Buckingham Palace, which provides the perfect backdrop for the spectacular finish on The Mall.

Your participation in this world-famous race will raise vital funds for our life-changing work to improve the lives of people living with mental illness and their carers.

Apply to join the team now if you want to change the lives of people severely affected by mental illness.

If you want to join the thousands of people cheering along the route, or if you are lucky enough to get a ballot space for 2024, you can still be part of the team, just let us know by emailing events@rethink.org. 

The details

Date: Sunday 21 April 2024
Location: London
Cost: £100
Target: £2,000

How we'll support you

• Free Rethink Mental Illness running jersey
• Tips and advice on your run
• Support on your fundraising journey and on the big day

Who are Rethink Mental Illness?

We’re Rethink Mental Illness and we’re on a mission to bring about meaningful change, through our services, groups and groundbreaking campaigns. We know, from our vast experience, that people severely affected by mental illness can have a good quality of life. With your support, we will make that possible.

How will your money support us?

Every penny you raise for us will help empower those severely affected by mental illness. Through our network of support groups, services and helplines, last year we reached: 

You can find out more about our work by visiting our vision and impact page.