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TCS London Marathon - 26 Apr 2026 (MVA09)

TCS London Marathon - 26 Apr 2026
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TCS London Marathon - 26 Apr 2026 (MVA09)

Country Visited: U.K & Ireland
Days Distance Race Type Price from Style
5 42.2 WMM ₹ 231500 Guided
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  • Overview

  • Itinerary

  • Accommodation

  • Extension Tour

  • Booking Conditions

  • FAQs

  • Reviews

  • Dates & Prices

Experience

One of our favourites, the super popular TCS London Marathon is one of the most prestigious marathon events of the world, and is one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. The first London Marathon was held in 1981. Since then, this large sporting festival of sorts has become a must-do for runners around the world. The race guarantees unparalleled spectator support as large crowds throng the streets to cheer runners on. Thousands of runners participate in support of charities, ensuring that this race is amongst the highest fundraising events in the history of marathons. The race goes past many iconic London landmarks – you will go over Tower Bridge, past the House of Parliament, and finally, past Buckingham Palace. The race attracts world-class competition and is one of the best-organised marathon races. Although there is no time limit to complete the race, to receive a finisher medal, you are required to complete the race within 8 hours.

Active Holiday Company is proud to be the official tour operator for this race in India, helping Indians get one step closer to their Six Star dream! 

WHY RUN THE TCS LONDON MARATHON WITH US:

  • Guaranteed race entry, no qualifying time needed

  • Choice of two - budget and premium - superbly located hotels, close to finish line
  • Orientation walk to the finish line
  • Meet runners from all over India and the UAE  
  • Dedicated meet-and-greet area for friends and family after the race 
  • Skip the lines - quick bib pick-up at the expo
  • Thoughtfully curated programmes with ‘runner comforts’
  • Race logistics taken care of – you just focus on your race!
  • Unparallelled on-ground support
  • Access to the exclusive Active Holiday Company app:
    • Event information
    • Detailed travel documents
    • Pre and on-trip networking through chat feature 

If this is your sixth and final Abbott World Marathon Majors race, check our FAQs to ensure you receive your Six Star Finisher Medal at the finish area on race day.

Inclusions

  • 4 nights’ stay at the superbly located Club Quarters Trafalgar Square or Premier Inn County Hall / Waterloo, minutes from the race finish
  • Guaranteed race entry
  • Orientation Walk to the finish line
  • Shakeout Run along the Thames 

Meals:

  • Breakfast Orientation meet-up and networking with fellow runners at a typical local place
  • Hotel breakfast on all other days 
  • After-party with unlimited beer and food at a local pub!

Active Holiday Company Value Add-ons:

  • On-ground presence from Active Holiday Company for ground assistance (we have been hosting London Marathon runners for 10 years!)
  • Active Holiday Company World Marathon Majors t-shirt (For runners only)
  • Dedicated meet & greet area for friends and family after the race
     

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in London (Thursday) Open or Close

On arrival in London, make your way from the airport to the hotel (our detailed travel documents will provide you with information on how you can get to the hotel).

You have the rest of the day free to spend as you please.

Meals: None

Day 2
Orientation Run and Networking (Friday) Open or Close

Today, we put on our running shoes and head towards the finish line. It is imperative for all runners to be a part of this as we will show you how to return to the hotel with all the race-day road closures.

You will have the chance to catch up with fellow runners and compare notes. You can also choose to make your way to ExCel Centre to collect your running kit and bib immediately after the tour ends.

Meals: Breakfast; High tea

Day 3
Warm-up Run and Free time (Saturday) Open or Close

Get an early start to the day and head to St. James Park (the finish line of the race), for a warm-up run. Head back to the hotel in time for breakfast.
You have the remainder of the day to explore London. This vibrant and historical city has a vast array of activities and sites to captivate you. We suggest a trip to the London Eye, which is walking distance from your hotel, or maybe a cruise along river Thames.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4
Race Day! (Sunday) Open or Close

It is race day! This iconic race is run over a largely flat course around the river Thames, passing the Tower of London. In the penultimate mile, the London Eye comes into view, as do Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. The race ends alongside St. James' Palace.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5
Departure from London (Monday) Open or Close

With a medal in the bag and bragging rights galore, it’s time to say good-bye to London. You will need to find your own way to the airport. Or instead, celebrate having run a World Marathon Major with an extended tour of Europe’s wonders! Ask us for our exclusive extension for London Marathoners to Amsterdam as we get you on bicycles to witness the Tulips in full bloom.

Meals: Breakfast

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Accommodation

Club Quarters Trafalgar Square (4 Stars)

 

Club Quarters is situated in London’s well-heeled West End at Trafalgar Square, just minutes from the finish line of the TCS London Marathon. The historic neighborhood also ticks sites off every traveller's must-see list, including Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and many more. The Charring Cross tube station is right across from the hotel and connects to various lines, making it easy to access the rest of the city and the start line of the TCS London Marathon. 

Premiere Inn County Hall and Premier Inn Waterloo (3 Stars)
 

Premier Inn chain is a value for money brand that offers comfort and an unbeatable location for our London Marathon group. Both hotels are just a walk away from some of the city's main tourist attractions like the London Eye, The London Dungeon, and Jubilee Gardens, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge. The well-connected London Waterloo Station is nearby, which makes taking the Underground extremely convenient. The hotel is also less than 1.5km from the finish line of the marathon.
The hotel has different types of twin bedded rooms and many twin rooms do not provide two SAME SIZE beds. Please be aware that rooms are assigned randomly and there's a strong chance that if you take a twin bedded room you could have a room with one queen size and one single size bed. If you have reservations about this, or seek more amenities, we strongly recommend book your stay at Club Quarters Trafalgar Square which offers a superior experience.


TWIN BEDS AT PREMIER INN HOTELS CAN BE LIKE THIS! 

Extension Tour

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Exclusions

  • The exact inclusions on your trip are detailed on every trip page.
  • Typically, the cost of flights, visas, passport, insurance is not included in the tour price unless stated otherwise.
  • Any meals not mentioned as included are at your own expense.
  • Single rooms, optional tours and extra nights cost extra.
  • Tips for drivers, guides and tour managers is not included in your tour price.
  • Arrival and departure transfers may or may not be included in your tour price – this is clearly stated on the trip page.
  • Excess baggage, porterage, laundry, phone calls, alcoholic beverages are considered personal expenses and not included in your tour price.
  • GST, VAT and other taxes as applicable in your country are additional to the tour price.

Booking Conditions

DEPOSIT

  • To confirm your booking, a non-refundable deposit of INR 1,50,000 per person (for race participants) and INR 30,000 per person (for companions) is required.
  • Bookings without payment within 72 hours are auto-cancelled.

FINAL PAYMENT 

  • Full payment is due on or before 10 Jan 2026.
  • Please ensure you set a reminder on your calendar since we do not follow up for payments individually.
  • Bookings without final payments are auto-cancelled.
  • Race registrations are sent only after we have received your final payment.

CANCELLATIONS 

FOR RUNNERS  
Cancellation period                                         Charge
Cancel on or before 10 Jan 2026                      Non-refundable deposit
Cancel on or after 11 Jan 2026                         100% cancellation

STAY ONLY - RUNNERS WITH OWN RACE ENTRY / NON-RUNNING COMPANIONS 
Cancellation period                                                Charge 
Cancel on or before 31 Dec 2025                            No Cancellation  
Cancel between 01 Jan 2026 and 28 Feb 2026       50% cancellation
Cancel on or after 01 Mar 2025                               100% cancellation 

TRANSFER & DEFERRAL

  • In the case of a booking with race entry included, your non-refundable deposit is specifically for the trip and the year that you have booked.
  • For this event, deferral to another year or a transfer to / replacement for another participant or transfer is not permitted. Your non-refundable deposit cannot be applied to another event or year, even if Active Holiday Company is the official travel partner for the event.
  • Bookings without race entry (stay only) can be transferred as per policy applicable to the booking.

OTHER CONDITIONS

  • All costs exclude GST 5% and  5% TCS (for bookings made in India).
  • All digital payments, including UPI, attract a 3% Platform Fee. Partial payments will be charged the fee to the extend that is paid via the digital platform. To avoid the 3% please arrange a direct bank transfer.
  • Our prices are per person. Even if you have booked a single room for your exclusive use it is mandatory to pay for all your travel companions.
  • The use of any service, including hotel services, by anyone who is not a paid participant is strictly prohibited.
  • Active Holiday Company reserves the right to amend prices if the currency fluctuates more than 5%.
  • Race entry is available only for residents of India and GCC countries (irrespective of their nationality).
  • Entries are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the popularity of this race, we offer priority registration to runners who have run other international races with us before. The tour is offered to new runners after our past runners have taken their entries. 
  • Please note we hold limited rooms for our group and adding a companion later is subject to availability. 

You can find our Standard Booking Conditions here.

Before You Go

Things you need to know

FAQs

Q.1 Is my race entry guaranteed if I book Active Holiday Company's London Marathon trip? Open or Close

All of our World Marathon Majors trips come with guaranteed race entry. Active Holiday Company is an officially-appointed international tour operator for the TCS London Marathon.

Q.2 Is it possible for me to buy just the race entry and make my own accommodation arrangements? Open or Close

Unfortunately not. As tour operators, we are required to sell the race entry along with accommodation. Our contract with the race does not permit us to sell a stand-alone race entry.

Q.3 I just booked my spot with Active Holiday Company. What next? Open or Close

To ensure that you continue getting our updates please ensure you follow these steps:&nbsp;<br />
- Please check your confirmation invoice to ensure that you entered the correct email ID and phone number&nbsp;<br />
- Ensure that info@activeholidaycompany and reserve@activeholidaycompany are updated in your safe-sender list&nbsp;<br />
- Ensure that +919886681381 is saved on your mobile to receive broadcast updates from us<br />
- Ensure that you have considered the visa time lines needed for you to join this trip and reached out to us for accommodation confirmations for your supporting documents. Getting the visa is your responsibility.&nbsp;<br />
- Please download the Active Holiday Company App to connect with fellow travellers. You will need a code to access your trip and this is sent via email / WA.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
- Race registrations start approximately 6 to 4 months before the event, provided full payment has been made. We will reach out to you once registrations start.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
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Q.4 Does booking a spot with Active Holiday Company mean I am registered for the event? Open or Close

Blocking your spot with Active Holiday Company guarantees you a spot for this high-demand event. However, paying us in full does not mean that you are automatically registered for the event. All runners have to complete the event registration process by filling in the race registration form on their own. The link to register for the event is sent only after we have received your full payment. This link will be sent to the email ID you have made your booking with. Please note that there are deadlines for this process to be complete and it is your responsibility to ensure that you finish this process within the timelines. We do not follow up with runners more than once, asking for you to register. And if you fail to participate in this event because you have not registered, and Active Holiday Company's is not responsible or liable for your inaction.&nbsp;

Q.5 Do I need a qualifying time to book the TCS London Marathon via Active Holiday Company? Open or Close

You do not need a qualifying time to run London Marathon through Active Holiday Company. Tour-operator-entries for the TCS London Marathon do not require any qualifying time.

Q.6 Is there a cut-off time to finish the race? Open or Close

Participants must finish the course within 8 hours (subject to change at the organisers' discretion) in order to receive a medal and be included in the results.

Q.7 What is the difference between double and twin rooms? Open or Close

A double room means that the two people sharing the room sleep on the same king/queen-sized bed.<br />
A twin room means there are two separate single beds in the room.<br />
At the Premier Inn hotels not all rooms offer the same size beds in twin rooms and often rooms assigned can have twin beds in the form of one queen-size bed and one sofa bed. If you are booking a twin room at the Premier Inn hotels, we cannot guarantee two beds of the same size in your room, since rooms are allocated based on availability at the time of check-in. If this is not suitable please opt for a single room or stay at Club Quarters.&nbsp;

Q.8 What category of the accommodation is included? Open or Close

The Premier Inn hotels are 3-star business hotels, rated highly for their reliable and functional services. They were chosen for their fabulous location and ease of access, but past runners also loved the quality and comfort of the rooms. Club Quarters Hotel Trafalgar Square is a stylish, luxurious, 4-star hotel in the heart of the city, just minutes from the finish line and famous landmarks.

Q.9 I’ve got the race entry through the ballot/charity, can I book the accommodation through Active Holiday Company? Open or Close

Yes, it is possible for you to stay with our marathon group if you already have race entry or if you are travelling as a non-running companion. However, please note that this will be at the same hotel as the rest of the group travelling on our package.

Q.10 I am a solo traveller, is it possible for me to find someone to share my room with? Open or Close

We have several single runners interested in sharing a room. Wherever possible, we try to pair up people who have requested rooms on a twin share basis. However, please keep in mind that this is not a guarantee and in some cases, you might be required to take a single room. If you have a friend who will join the same trip with whom you would like to share your room, please let us know your preference at the time of making the booking so we can pair you together.

Q.11 Is it possible for me to upgrade or change my accommodation? Open or Close

We offer two accommodation options for our TCS London Marathon tour. It is not possible for us to offer a stay at hotels other than these two. You can choose to upgrade between these before the final payment due date.&nbsp;

Q.12 Can I book extra nights before or after the race? Open or Close

Please contact us if you would like to add extra nights before or after your trip. If you book your additional nights with the hotel directly, please note that you will have to change your room in order to stay in the room type allotted to you as part of the group booking for the duration of the trip.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
The hotel reception also may not be able to allow you to remain in the same room if you book your extra nights through the hotel directly as most likely the room type you may have booked on your own is likely to be different from the room type booked by us and the marathon weekend being high demand for rooms, such requests will most likely be declined.

Q.13 Can I check in early? Open or Close

Check-in time is 3 PM on the day of arrival at all the hotels. Early check-in is subject to availability at the time of arrival and there is a charge for early check-in, which you may pay directly to the hotel. The marathon weekend is a very busy time for hotels and if you are arriving early and you would like a guaranteed room upon arrival, you will need to book the room for the previous night. You may also leave your luggage with the concierge or in the luggage room of the hotel at no extra charge.

Q.14 Will I have to collect my own bib? Open or Close

Yes, all the World Marathon Majors require that the participants attend the expo in person and collect their bibs. Your travel documents will contain detailed instructions on how to get to and from the expo from your hotel.

Q.15 This is my sixth World Marathon Major, how do I receive my Six Star Medal at the finish? Open or Close

If you have booked your sixth and final Abbott World Marathon Major race, please contact us so that we can guide you through the process of collecting your medal in the finish area.

Q.16 Will my travel insurance cover the cancellation fee in case of a cancellation - either by me or by the event organisers? Open or Close

The exact coverage will be detailed in the conditions of your insurance policy and we encourage you to check whether you can make a claim with them directly. Most Indian insurance providers cover a very small part of the cancellation fee.

Q.17 What is the average temperature on the day of the TCS London Marathon? Open or Close

The average race-day temperatures generally range between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius, but over the years, the marathon has seen temperatures ranging from 9 to 23 degrees. You should prepare for both low and high temperatures as the exact weather will become clearer only closer to race day.

Q.18 Is it possible for me to defer my registration to the following year? Open or Close

TCS London Marathon no longer allows Tour Operator entries to be deferred to next year. While this may be possible for entries your friends may have obtained via charity or ballot, this cannot be done for entries bought through us. Please review the cancellation policy before paying as bookings are non-refundable.&nbsp;

Q.19 Is it possible for me to transfer my registration to another runner? Open or Close

London Marathon does not allow runners to transfer their spots to other runners. Entries are also non-refundable under all circumstances.

Q.20 Where is the start and finish line of the TCS London Marathon? Open or Close

The start is in Blackheath and Greenwich, in South East London. The finish is in the Mall, alongside St James’ Palace, with Buckingham Palace behind you.

Q.21 Can Active Holiday Company assist with visas and air tickets? Open or Close

Yes, we can help you with visas and flight tickets for an additional charge. Please get in touch with us for details. There is no restriction on how much in advance you can apply for the UK visa, so we suggest you get the visa out of the way at the earliest.

Reviews

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Overall score:

(Based on 114 reviews)

  • Farhan Sekason

    Apr 2025

    Well Organizex

    The best part was the hotel location
    Everything just blended in around that
    Thats why I consider taking Active Holidays
    So that you can concentrate on your run, and leave the rest to Active Holidays

    The ah-ha moment on the trip

    The location of the hotel closest to the finish line

    Tips for future travellers for this trip

    Be mentally prepared for both type of temperatures
    Chilly cold and hot sunny days

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  • Lutfi Zakhour

    Apr 2025

    Doing them all with Active Holiday Company

    Smooth experience. Excellent hotel with amazing location near finish line. Very friendly and helpful staff. Will do all the World Major marathons with you guys!

Dates & Prices

2026 prices coming soon 
SECURE YOUR 2026 LONDON MARATHON SPOT AT 2025 PRICES. OFFER VALID TILL 03 MAY 2025 


Premier Inn County Hall / Premier Inn Waterloo
 (4 nights/5 days) - 24 April to 28 April 2025 

Per person on Twin Share
(With Race Entry)
Per person on Single Room
(With Race Entry)

Per person on Twin Share
 (Without Race Entry)  

Per person on Single Room
(Without Race Entry)
INR 2,31,500 INR 2,83,500 INR 77,500 N/A

Child stay charges at Premier Inn County Hall and Premier Inn Waterloo (4 night/5 days): INR 18,000/-

Club Quarters Trafalgar Square (4 nights/5 days) - 24 April to 28 April 2025 

Per person on Twin Share
(With Race Entry)
Per person on Single Room
(With Race Entry)

Per person on Twin Share
 (Without Race Entry) 

Per person on Single Room
(Without Race Entry)
INR 2,57,500  INR 3,20,000  INR 1,19,000 N/A

Child stay charges at Club Quarters Trafalgar Square (4 nights/5 days): INR 41,000/-

PAYMENTS MADE TO ACTIVE MARATHON HOLIDAYS PRIVATE LIMITED (India)

  • Trips booked with Active Marathon Holidays Private Limited attract +5% GST and +5% TCS on the INR (Indian Rupee) prices. It is mandatory to provide your passport and PAN card at the time of booking.  

  • TCS Certificates are issued after travel. TCS may be claimed against annual ITR filings. 

  • Payments made via credit card attract +3% surcharge. Deposits made directly to the bank do not attract any charges. 

  • Your invoice will be issued in INR & refunds, when applicable will be made in INR

MARATHON TOUR PRICES APPLICABLE TO UAE
Marathon entry costs assigned to UAE are acquired at a differential price as per rules set by race organizers & runners from UAE are required to book at prices assigned to UAE. Runners from UAE please click here to book your entry. 

Why Run with Active Holiday Company

We are the region’s best known & most trusted Marathon Tour Operator. We are the official Tour Operators for the World Marathon Major Races. We are runners just like you!
  • Guaranteed Race Entry, no timing qualification

    Guaranteed Race Entry,
    no timing qualification

  • Well located accommodation that delivers value

    Well located accommodation
    that delivers value

  • Thoughtfully planned programs with runner ‘comforts’ included

    Thoughtfully planned programs with
    runner ‘comforts’ included

  • All logistics looked after, you focus on your race!

    All logistics looked after,
    you focus on your race!

  • Best in class service & 24/7 emergency support

    Best in class service &
    24/7 emergency support

  • Network with like-minded runners & companions

    Network with like-minded
    runners & companions

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