On 26 April, the rugby community will once again pound the streets of London in support of injured players, as 12 Rugby Runners fundraise for the RFU Injured Players Foundation at the 2026 TCS London Marathon.
The Injured Players Foundation (IPF) is an official charity of England Rugby and supports players at any level of the game who have sustained an acute life-changing injury while playing rugby union in England.
Thankfully, such injuries are extremely rare in the sport. However, if an accident does happen, the IPF is on hand to provide wide-ranging support for the injured player and their family for life, if needed. The Foundation also funds research to improve injury management and to reduce the risk of catastrophic injury occurring in the game.
This year’s squad of Rugby Runners includes two IPF beneficiaries who have received direct support from the Foundation, rugby teammates who have witnessed the positive impact IPF support can have for a player and their family, and runners who love their rugby and want to tackle 26.2 miles to help their wider family.
Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing stories of those flying the flag for the IPF this year to understand their personal motivations for raising vital funds for this fantastic rugby charity.
You can find out more and donate to support them by visiting the IPF’s Enthuse page below: https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/rfuipf/profile
We also welcome supporters on the day to cheer on our IPF Rugby Runners as they take on the iconic course. The IPF Cheer point is located 0.6 miles from Tower Bridge underground station and 0.4 miles from Shadwell overground station.
