Run for Restless Development. Power Up Young People.
This is your chance to be part of Restless Development’s first ever London Marathon team. Join Team Restless and help empower young people with the skills, confidence and opportunities they need to create positive change in their lives, their communities and beyond.
The TCS London Marathon is one of the world’s most iconic races, and in 2027 over 100,000 runners are expected to take part across the two-day event. We’ve secured a limited number of charity places for Saturday 24th April 2027 and we’d love you to be part of Team Restless.
Experience the unforgettable atmosphere, the crowds cheering you every step of the way, and the incredible feeling of crossing the finish line knowing you’ve helped power up young people around the world.
- Distance: Full Marathon (26.2 miles)
- Date: Saturday 24th April 2027
- Registration fee (for successful applicants): £100
- Minimum fundraising target: £2,500
We’ll support you every step of the way
When you join Team Restless, you’ll become part of a small community of runners united by one goal: powering up young people. From the moment you secure your place until you cross the finish line, we’ll support you every step of the way.
As part of Team Restless, you’ll receive:
- A Restless Development running vest and personalised iron-on letters for your name.
- A dedicated fundraising contact to support and inspire you throughout your journey.
- Regular training and fundraising emails packed with tips, ideas and motivation.
- Access to our Team Restless WhatsApp community and Strava club
- In-person or virtual meet-up before race day to help you get to know your teammates and prepare for the challenge together.
- An exclusive online impact session with members of our leadership team and colleagues from our programmes, so you can see first-hand how your support is helping young people create lasting change.
- A dedicated Team Restless cheer point on marathon day.
- A post-marathon meet-up and the opportunity to celebrate your incredible achievement.
- An exclusive invitation to our annual end-of-year celebration at the House of Lords, where we’ll thank you for your incredible support and celebrate the impact you’ve helped make.
Why run for Restless Development?
Young people know the challenges facing their communities better than anyone. We believe they have the ideas, energy and determination to create change but too often they lack the opportunities and support to turn those ideas into action.
Restless Development works with young people around the world, investing in their skills, confidence and leadership so they can create lasting change in their own lives and communities. When one young person is empowered, the impact multiplies as they inspire and support others to take action too.
By running for Restless Development, you’ll help young people:
- Stay in education and build brighter futures.
- Create businesses and access new opportunities.
- Lead climate action in their communities.
- Break down barriers and pursue careers in areas like technology.
- Drive positive change where they live.
Together, we can power up young people to build a fairer, more sustainable world.
If you have a ballot place in the London Marathon or would like to chat to a member of the team about running for Restless Development, you can get in touch with us on fundraising@restlessdevelopment.org .
Please visit the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon FAQ’s (opens in a new tab) page or contact fundraising@restlessdevelopment.org if you have any questions.
