Running
Football Marathon
42.2 km
Start: Apr 30, 01:00 PM
220.00 EUR
London Football Marathon
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Road runs in United Kingdom, London
Distances
Running
Marathon
42.2 km
109m
Start: Apr 30, 01:00 PM
About
All of our programmes involve working with local partner organisations to support their football coaches and peer educators to deliver effective, fun, interactive football-based curricula with young people and Key Populations (those considered Most-At-Risk) in their communities. We design programmes that support specific groups or work towards specific outcomes. Specific target groups could include Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW), prisoners, Young People Living With HIV (YPLHIV) or the LGBT community.
Catering & aid stations
On-course food and drink provided at aid stations across the route; specifics vary by city. Participants are advised to bring additional hydration and snacks.
Pacers
On the day, pacers run defined start waves with target times per wave and may wear Pacer flag bibs to help runners maintain goal pace and manage effort across the 12-hour tournament format.
Results
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Surface mix
- 100% asphalt
Typical weather in London
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan7°2°
↑ 08:00
↓ 16:19
Feb8°2°
↑ 07:16
↓ 17:14
Mar11°3°
↑ 06:14
↓ 18:05
Apr14°5°
↑ 06:04
↓ 19:57
May17°9°
↑ 05:09
↓ 20:46
Jun20°12°
↑ 04:43
↓ 21:20
Jul22°14°
↑ 05:02
↓ 21:12
Aug22°14°
↑ 05:47
↓ 20:24
Sep19°11°
↑ 06:36
↓ 19:16
Oct15°9°
↑ 07:25
↓ 18:08
Nov11°5°
↑ 07:19
↓ 16:12
Dec8°3°
↑ 08:00
↓ 15:52
Sign up now
Register on the official organiser website.
Sign up nowWhat's included in entry
- Team shirt
- Fundraising guidance and support
- Event insurance
- Goodie bag
- Finishers' medal
- Results package
Prices & signup
- Football Marathon220.00 EUR
FAQ
What time should I arrive?
Everyone needs to be there by 7:30am LATEST for registration before the 8:00am kick-off.
When will it finish?
We should be finished by approximately 8:30pm. All teams finish at the same time.
How do I sign up?
Sign up on the Football Marathons Sign-Up page. Teams need the names, contact details, and t-shirt sizes of each player. Registration is complete when each player's £20 donation is paid.
What if someone drops out?
You can replace squad members up to registration at 7:30am on the day using an updated application form or at registration on the day.
Do I have to be good at football?
No — the standard is mixed and players of all abilities are welcome as long as you're over 16, in reasonable health, and have a positive attitude.
How does the fundraising work?
Each player donates or raises £20 at registration to secure their place and a further £200 fundraising target. Incentives are offered for teams that hit or exceed their targets, and donations can be raised online or via cash/cheque.
What is the tournament structure?
Two group stages where each team plays every other team in their group once or twice, seeding determines knockout rounds, and losing teams play off for final positions. Games are ~20–25 minutes.
What rules will we play?
6-a-side, unlimited rolling substitutions, same rules as 11-a-side except: no offsides; roll-ins from the team you signed in with; 3-yard retreat from set pieces; kick-ins under hip height; pitches typically 50m by 30m with 12ft x 6ft goals.
What facilities are there?
Shelter (marquees/gazebos/changing rooms), portable toilets, physio/first-aid tent, ambulance, free parking, and a club bar with food (in Oxford and Jersey).
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 08:12:17 PM
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