Apple on Wednesday announced a series of free events tied to this year’s TCS London Marathon. The iPhone maker is serving as an official partner of the race.
Apple is proud to be an official partner of the TCS London Marathon, the world’s most popular marathon, bringing Apple’s suite of health, fitness, and music products to runners and spectators alike across a series of community events and activities.
With a record-breaking over 1 million people applying to enter the ballot for the 2026 event, the TCS London Marathon on Sunday, 26 April, brings together athletes from around the world and of all levels of running experience. Whether they are lining up at the start for the very first time or chasing a personal best, athletes can take advantage of Apple’s advanced health and fitness technology, designed to support every stage of the running journey. Apple Store locations in London will be on hand to support runners in the capital, with events and activities at Apple Brompton Road and beyond set to excite and bring motivation during marathon week.
Apple will host the following events:
Race Day Inspiration and 5K with Joe Wicks and Friends
Thursday, 23 April, Apple Brompton Road
Join a renowned panel of trainers and athletes — featuring Joe Wicks, Hellah Sidibe, Dora Atim, Becky Briggs, and Sherica Holmon — to get inspired for the 2026 TCS London Marathon. In this free community event, hosted by Apple Fitness+ trainer Cory Wharton-Malcolm, runners can get training tips from the experts, then head out together for a 5K shakeout run in Hyde Park. Whilst capacity is limited, runners can sign up at apple.co/race-day-inspiration.Paula Radcliffe & Chris Thompson’s Road to London
Saturday, 25 April, Apple Brompton Road
Former world champion and world-record holder Paula Radcliffe and two-time Olympian Chris Thompson will appear at Apple Brompton Road for a live episode of their hit podcast, Paula’s Run Club. Radcliffe and Thompson will talk training, race-day mindset, and the role of technology for runners as they close out their “Road to London Marathon” series. They’ll be joined by Apple Fitness+ trainer and London running community figure Cory Wharton-Malcolm. Whilst capacity is limited, sign-up is available at apple.co/run-club-live.Marathon Day with Apple Music
Sunday, 26 April, on-course
The energy keeps flowing toward the finish line. Apple Music will bring the motivation and inspiration on marathon day, with notable artists and DJs stationed at a key moment on the marathon course.For runners looking for the perfect soundtrack to fuel their final training runs or offer additional motivation on the big day itself, Apple Music is home to exclusive playlists specially curated for London’s iconic event. The official Ultimate Marathon Playlist offers seven hours of hand-curated favourites, and exclusive mixes from race-day DJs will also be available on Apple Music following the race.
Apple will also host a PE with Apple: Hour of Play event for students from six schools across the Wandsworth borough. UK fitness icon Joe Wicks and Apple Fitness+ trainers Cory Wharton-Malcolm and Kim Ngo will lead a series of PE-style activities for kids ages 10 to 14 that highlight the connection between movement, health, and wellbeing.
Apple also supports numerous other Greater London organizations, including Battersea Arts Centre, Southbank Centre, Youth Battersea, and Wandsworth BEST.