Prince Harry's Invictus Games Secures Spot at Iconic London Marathon

The Duke of Sussex's Paralympic-style organization will have a dedicated veterans' corner at the 2026 London Marathon.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 5:22pm

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Prince Harry's Invictus Games, a Paralympic-style competition for wounded, injured, and sick service members and veterans, has secured a dedicated space at the 2026 London Marathon. The 'Veterans' Corner' at mile 23 of the 26-mile race will be a focal point to honor and celebrate the service and resilience of the armed forces community, with 12 military charities collaborating on the initiative.

Why it matters

The Invictus Games is part of Prince Harry's ongoing efforts to support and inspire wounded, sick, and injured veterans and service personnel. This new partnership with the London Marathon expands the Invictus Movement beyond the biennial games, providing additional opportunities for veterans to engage in competitive sports as part of their recovery journey.

The details

The Veterans' Corner at the London Marathon will feature six wounded service members and veterans running the race, as well as six other runners fundraising for the Invictus Games Foundation. The area will showcase the stories and collective impact of the participating military charities. This initiative is the second major announcement from the Invictus Games this week, following the reveal of a new international adaptive sports event, the Invictus Australia Sports Festival, set to take place in Perth in 2026.

  • The 2026 London Marathon is scheduled for April 26.
  • The next Invictus Games will be held in Birmingham, UK, in 2027.
  • The Invictus Australia Sports Festival is planned for October 2026 in Perth.

The players

Prince Harry

The Duke of Sussex, who served in the British Army from 2005 to 2015 and founded the Invictus Games in 2014 to support wounded, injured, and sick service members and veterans.

Meghan Markle

The Duchess of Sussex, who has accompanied Prince Harry on his visits to support veterans and service personnel.

Invictus Games Foundation

The organization that runs the Invictus Games, a Paralympic-style competition for wounded, injured, and sick service members and veterans.

Rob Owen OBE

The CEO of the Invictus Games Foundation.

London Marathon

The iconic annual marathon event held in London, UK.

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What they’re saying

“The Veterans' Corner is about visibility, unity, and recognition. Collaborating like this means all our servicemen and women running the race, as well as military charity supporters, will hopefully get a much-needed cheer and morale boost as they near the finish line of their marathon effort.”

— Rob Owen OBE, CEO, Invictus Games Foundation

“We are excited for the upcoming Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, and while the Invictus Games shine a global spotlight on recovery through sport, this initiative with London Marathon is an opportunity to celebrate the wider ecosystem of support here in the UK, the charities, communities, and those individuals running to show their commitment to those who have served.”

— Rob Owen OBE, CEO, Invictus Games Foundation

What’s next

The next Invictus Games will be held in Birmingham, UK, in 2027, while the Invictus Australia Sports Festival is scheduled for October 2026 in Perth.

The takeaway

The Invictus Games' new partnership with the London Marathon demonstrates the organization's ongoing commitment to supporting and celebrating wounded, injured, and sick service members and veterans, expanding its reach beyond the biennial games to create additional opportunities for these individuals to engage in competitive sports as part of their recovery journey.