Apply for 2027 Double TCS London Marathon Saturday
Join Team Acorn at the TCS London Marathon 2027 on Saturday 24th April 2027 and help support children, young people and families across Cambridgeshire.
Whether you're taking on your very first marathon or chasing a lifelong goal, every mile you run and every pound you raise will help local families access the support they need to flourish. We have a limited number of charity places available and would love to hear why you'd like to run for Cambridge Acorn Project.
What you'll receive
As part of Team Acorn, you'll get:
A personalised Cambridge Acorn Project running t-shirt
1:1 personalised support from our fundraising manager
Fundraising materials and ideas to help you reach your target
A chance to visit our headquarters to meet the team and find out more about our work
Charity place commitments
If you're applying for a Cambridge Acorn Project charity place, we'll ask you to:
Raise a minimum of £2,500 (excluding Gift Aid)
Pay a £100 non-refundable registration fee
Raise 50% of your target by the end of January 2027
Keep in touch with us about your fundraising progress
Already have your own place through the London Marathon ballot? We'd still love you to join Team Acorn and fundraise for us.
Before you apply
As we are likely to receive more applications than places available, we will use the answers in your form to help us allocate our charity places. Don't worry if you've never fundraised before. We're looking for enthusiastic supporters who are passionate about making a difference and have ideas for how they'll reach their fundraising target.
The more detail you can give in your answers, the better. We want to hear from you!
Key dates:
Application deadline: Monday 7th September, 5pm
Successful applicants will be notified by: Monday 14th September, 5pm
Good luck, and thank you for considering running for Cambridge Acorn Project.
Northstowe Running Festival - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
Looking for a challenge this summer? Join us at the Northstowe Festival of Running on 29 August—we’re delighted to be the charity partner for this fantastic local event.
With a friendly, inclusive atmosphere, it’s perfect whether you’re lacing up for your first run or aiming for a new personal best. Choose from a 5K, 10K or half marathon and be part of something special.
Run for Free – Fundraise for Families
We have a limited number of free charity places available. All we ask is that you commit to fundraising:
£50 for the 5K
£100 for the 10K
£200 for the half marathon
Your efforts will help us continue supporting children and families facing complex challenges—helping them feel safe, supported and able to flourish.
Find Out More
Learn more about the event on the official website:
https://northstowerunfest.co.uk/
Ready to Sign Up?
Click below to register your interest, and we’ll be in touch with your code to secure your free place.
Cambridge Half Marathon 2027 - sign up for next year!
Thinking of running the Cambridge Half next year? If you watched the race this year and thought, “I’d love to do that next year…” — we’d love to hear from you!
Click below to register your interest for our 2027 #TeamAcorn charity places. We’ll be in touch later this year to confirm whether you’d like a spot.
Each runner commits to a £350 fundraising target, and there is a £60 deposit to secure your place (this helps cover the cost of the charity space).
Register your interest: Register your interest - Cambridge Half Marathon 2027 – Fill in form