Thames Path Challenge

The London Marathon, or TCS London Marathon as it is officially known 😉, is a must-mark event in your race calendar in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧. In the heart of the English capital, a spectacular marathon awaits you. The London Marathon or TCS London Marathon takes place in the streets of London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, a modern city with a history dating back to Roman times 🏛️. The event occurs each year in April 🌷, as the mild English spring climate is ideal for running 🏃.

Dream Travel Canada is back in London for the 2026 TCS London Marathon!

Get ready to lace up, take off, and be part of one of the greatest sporting spectacles in the world — the 2026 TCS London Marathon! On Sunday, April 26, the streets of London will transform into a roaring ribbon of energy, determination, and celebration. Whether you’re a first-timer chasing a dream or a seasoned marathoner hunting a new personal best, this is your moment.

Imagine pounding the pavement past London’s most iconic landmarks — Tower Bridge, Big Ben, the Shard, and Buckingham Palace — with thousands of runners beside you and cheering crowds lining every turn. Feel the adrenaline surge as drummers, DJs, and dancers fuel your every step. This isn’t just a race; it’s a full-blown festival of human spirit.

Backed by TCS’s cutting-edge technology, every runner gets real-time tracking, motivational tools, and a world-class marathon experience from start to finish. But the magic doesn’t stop there — every mile you conquer helps raise millions for incredible charities, turning your sweat into meaningful impact.

And when you cross that finish line on The Mall, arms high, heart pounding — you’ll become part of something legendary. A story you’ll tell for the rest of your life.

So what are you waiting for? Whether you’re running for glory, for a cause, or just for fun — the 2026 TCS London Marathon is calling. Don’t just watch the magic. Run it. Live it. Be it.

22 YEARS RUNNING (and COUNTING)

2026 marks our 23rd year in business and we're a very proud, authorized travel partner of the TCS London Marathon!

Dream Travel will be on site the entire weekend to assist you and make your trip as exciting and stress-free as possible!

Where: London, England

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026

Race Start Time: 9:35AM - 11:30AM staggered wave starts

Qualification Time Required: None

Required Travel Docs for Canadians: A valid passport and a UK ETA visa (available online)

Click Here for the Official Website

IMPORTANT NOTE: 2025 sold out in 4 DAYS

• Package prices are in GBP

• Deposit amount: CAD$650 plus the Race Roster fee

• Second deposit equivalent of GBP£1300 by June 16, 2025

• Final payment due by: September 1, 2025

• Dream Travel will be on-site: Yes

• Accepted Currencies and ways to pay: Credit card in CAD or USD, Wise in GBP, CAD, Euros or USD, Wire in CAD or a CAD e-transfer. When paying in CAD, Euros or USD, we will convert your payment to GBP and apply it to the package. Initial deposit will be collected in CAD and converted.

Location: ExCel London, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock.

Wednesday from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Thursday from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Friday from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Saturday from 8:30 – 5:30 pm

*Dates and times are subject to change. Please watch the race website here for updates.

*All runners MUST attend the Running Show/expo in person in order to obtain your bib. No one may pick up on your behalf.

Step 1 – Carefully read and understand all the information below.

Step 2 – Meet requirements (see “Who May Purchase” below)

Step 3 – Determine which package best suits your needs.

Step 4 – Place your deposit via the REGISTER button

Step 5 – Get training! You’re running the 2026 TCS London Marathon!

• Anyone who will be 18 or older on Sunday, April 26, 2026 and is not a resident of the UK, China, Macao, Taiwan or Hong Kong may purchase one of our guaranteed entry packages.

• If you are not Canadian you must obtain written permission from Dream Travel Canada before registering.

• Guaranteed entry into the 2026 TCS London Marathon

• 3 nights hotel at one of the properties listed below

• Finisher materials: medal, food and beverages, heat sheet

• Family reunion area where marathoners and their family and friends reunite

• Transportation to the race expo based on a set group time.

• DTC group shake out run

• DTC Meet and Greet

• DTC After Party

• Spectator cheer items given out at the Meet and Greet

• DTC spectator meeting points on race day with DTC staff

• Special access to the Beyond Limits docuseries

Not included with your Package

• Travel insurance

• Airfare

• Meals

• Items of a personal nature

*Prices are in Pounds

*2 Runners Sharing – This package is for two runners both of whom are running with entries from Dream Travel and sharing one room. Price is per person.

*1 Runner/1 Non Runner – This package is for either one runner traveling on their own and wants their own room, or, one runner and one additional person in the room who either is not running or already has their own entry via the lottery or time qualification. Price is the total for both people. If you want more than 2 people in your room you will need to upgrade to a larger one. Contact us for details and rates.

HANDMADE 8" COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE

You're going to run one of the greatest marathons on the planet! Why not commemorate your achievement in London? Add a beautiful, 8" handmade plaque to your medal wall or trophy room! These wooden plaques are made with Baltic Birch by an artisan in Alberta and have been a big hit with our past clients!

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Contact Dream Travel

If you have any questions about the 2026 TCS London Marathon or our packages, please contact us at:

• Email: tours@dreamtravelcanada.com

• Contact Information: Yvonne Davis

• Phone: 1 877 601 7275