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London Marathon 2026: Terms and Conditions

Tree Aid – London Marathon 2026 Fundraising Terms and Conditions

Before you apply for our TCS London Marathon 2026 place, you must read and agree to the terms and conditions below. These terms are a fundraising agreement between you and Tree Aid.

Tree Aid has the right to change or update the terms and conditions at its discretion and participants are invited to regularly check this page for updates.

  1. Registration
  • A non-refundable registration fee of £100 is required to secure your place. This must be paid within seven days of accepting your place by email.
  • Your £100 registration fee is non-refundable, non-transferable, and will not be counted towards your overall fundraising target.
  • Tree Aid reserves the right to cancel your place if the registration fee is not paid by the deadline.
  • You understand that Tree Aid may need to share your name and email address with the event organiser and where necessary, with other third parties involved in the administration of the event. You may be required to complete an additional registration form for the third-party event organiser so they can confirm your entry into the event. You agree that it is your responsibility to ensure this form is completed by the given deadline. You understand that if it is not completed your event entry may be withdrawn. We will make reasonable efforts to make you aware if this is applicable to your entry and what the deadline for completion is.
  1. Fundraising Commitment
  • By accepting a charity place with Tree Aid, you commit to raising a minimum of £2,500 (excluding Gift Aid). This is essential to support our work, and we rely on participants to meet this target. If you anticipate difficulty, please contact us to discuss options.
  • When confirming your charity place with Tree Aid, you agree to meet the following fundraising milestones. Failure to do so may result in Tree Aid withdrawing your charity place in the event.
  • If you have signed up as a charity place runner before 31 October 2025, you will need to raise a minimum of 25% of your fundraising target (£625) by 1 January 2026.
  • If you have signed up as a charity place runner after 31 October 2025, you will need to raise a minimum of 25% of your fundraising target (£625) within eight weeks of signing up to the event.
  • For all charity place runners, you will need to raise a minimum of 80% (£2,000) of your overall fundraising by race day.
  • You agree to contact the Supporter Care team if at any point you feel that you need additional fundraising support. Tree Aid will email you to share event information, training tips, and advice to support you to reach your fundraising target.
  1. Use of Funds
  • All funds raised must go directly to Tree Aid and cannot be used to cover personal expenses (e.g. travel, accommodation, or race gear).
  • If your supporters donate directly to you (e.g., via cash), you must promptly forward these funds to Tree Aid via the approved methods (e.g., online platform, bank transfer).
  • All donations online and offline should be sent in no later than four weeks after the event.
  1. Fundraising
  • You agree to set up and actively promote a fundraising page through the official fundraising platform of the TSC London Marathon, Enthuse.
  • You will only use lawful and ethical means to fundraise in aid of Tree Aid and will not do anything that harms or is likely to harm Tree Aid's reputation.
  • You may use Tree Aid’s name and logo solely for the purpose of fundraising in connection with the London Marathon.
  • All promotional materials referencing Tree Aid must be respectful, appropriate, and must not bring the charity into disrepute.
  • You will gain approval from Tree Aid before creating and distributing fundraising materials. Tree Aid reserves the right to request the removal of any content deemed inappropriate.
  1. Communication
  • You agree to maintain regular communication with Tree Aid in the lead-up to the London Marathon, including updates on your marathon training and fundraising progress.
  • Tree Aid may reach out to provide support, guidance, and resources to help you achieve your fundraising goal.
  • You are encouraged to respond to emails and other correspondence in a timely manner and keep Tree Aid informed of any changes to your plans or contact details.
  1. Event Participation
  • You must meet the minimum age of 18 on race day to participate in the event.
  • You understand that the event you are registering for is not organised by Tree Aid, but by a third party (TCS London Marathon events). Please read any terms and conditions issued by the event organisers and ensure you comply with these.
  • You are responsible for registering for the London Marathon and complying with all race organisers rules.
  1. Health and Safety
  • You acknowledge that participating in a marathon is physically demanding and agree that you are medically fit to do so.
  • You will seek appropriate medical advice before undertaking training or the event if needed.
  • You understand that participating in this event is at your own risk. Tree Aid will not be held responsible for any loss, damage, injury, or claim related to your marathon training or taking part in this event.
  1. Withdrawal Policy
  • If you are no longer able to participate, you must notify Tree Aid as soon as possible.
  • Any fundraising already received will still be treated as donations to Tree Aid and are non-refundable.
  1. Use of Photography and Film
  • Tree Aid would like to use photographs, motion pictures, quotes, or any other record of your participation in the event for the purpose of marketing future events online and on print materials. If you don't want to be in any photos or videos or to be quoted in any way by Tree Aid, please let the team know by emailing info@treeaid.org.
  1. Data Protection
  • By registering to run for Tree Aid, you agree to the processing of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
  • Your data will be used to manage your participation and communicate relevant information about the event and fundraising.
  1. General
  • You will need to adhere to our Code of Conduct and agree to conduct yourself in accordance with the provisions of this document.