2026 London Marathon: Support Team MicroLoan and fund a woman’s future!

Our four incredible runners will take to the streets of London on Sunday 26 April 2026, challenging themselves to complete the nation’s most iconic marathon.

Running 26.2 miles requires months of dedication, discipline and determination. As race day approaches, our runners will be putting in countless hours of training — and they’ll need all the encouragement they can get to reach that finish line.

By joining #TeamMicroLoan, they are pushing themselves to the limit to raise funds that will help women living in poverty across sub-Saharan Africa start their own businesses and transform the futures of their families.

Every mile they run helps unlock opportunity.

More about what we do

MicroLoan Foundation provides small loans, business training and ongoing mentoring to women living in poverty in Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.

These women face enormous barriers to employment and financial independence. By giving them access to capital, training and support, we enable them to start and grow small, sustainable businesses.

With their businesses, women can provide greater access to food, education and healthcare for their children and families.

Since our founding in 2002, our work has impacted the lives of more than 3 million people.

The impact of your donation

Your support goes further than you might imagine.

• £25 can provide a small loan and training to help a woman start her business.
• £156 can support one woman for a full year with the loans and training she needs to grow a successful enterprise.

These businesses create stable incomes, stronger families and more resilient communities.