London, United KingdomMarathon
London Marathon 2027
Race day: Sat 24 Apr 2027
- Next
- Qualifying entries closes Thu 29 Oct 2026, 16:00 GMT
- Lottery
- Draw results are out
- Also open now
- Qualifying-time entries and tour-operator packages
- Last time (2026)
- Ballot opened 25 Apr 2025
Last verified 2 Oct 2026, 10:44 UTC ·
How to get in
Every way in we know of for 2027, most useful first. Tap one for dates, rules and sources. Times are local to the event (Europe/London).
Qualifying time
Good for Age (UK residents)
Qualifying entries closes: Thu 29 Oct 2026, 16:00 GMT
Open- Opened
- Thu 1 Oct 2026
- Closes
- Thu 29 Oct 2026, 16:00 GMT
Qualifying window 1 Oct 2025 to 30 Sep 2026. About 6,000 places (3,000 men, 3,000 women), allocated fastest-first within each age group, so meeting the standard does not guarantee a place. Men run Saturday, women Sunday.
Official page Source: [3]Lottery / ballot
Public ballot (random draw for both days)
£49.99–£79.99
Results out- Opened
- Fri 24 Apr 2026, 09:00 BST
- Closes
- Fri 1 May 2026, 16:00 BST
- Results
- Thu 9 Jul 2026
- Price
- £49.99–£79.99UK fees; the lower figure is the 'double your chances' option. International entrants pay 275 GBP.
Ballot applicants were entered for both days and assigned one by the draw. Winners had to confirm details by 16:00 BST on 31 July or the place lapsed; unsuccessful entrants are pointed to charity places.
Club / member allocation
British Athletics club entry
No dates announced
Unconfirmed- Opens
- Not announced
Listed by the organizer as an entry route for affiliated clubs; details were not verified.
Official page Sources: [1][5]Qualifying time
Championship entry
No dates announced
Unconfirmed- Opens
- Not announced
Listed by the organizer as an entry route; the men's championship race is on Saturday and the women's on Sunday. 2027 standards and dates are not stored here.
Official page Sources: [1][3][5]Charity place
Charity places
No dates announced
Unconfirmed- Opens
- Not announced
Places are allocated by official charity partners against fundraising commitments. For 2027 only, charity places can also be for the Saturday.
Official page Sources: [2][5]Tour-operator package
Sports Tours International (official overseas operator)
No dates announced
OpenTravel packages with guaranteed entry, listed as on sale for the 25 April 2027 race. Price is not shown on the page.
View packages Sources: [6][7]
Past sell-outs
- 2026
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Paris · MarathonSources
- [1] 2027 TCS London Marathon Double FAQs · London Marathon Events, accessed 30 Sept 2026
- [2] 2027 Double ballot results announced · London Marathon Events, accessed 30 Sept 2026
- [3] Good for age entry · London Marathon Events, accessed 2 Oct 2026
- [4] Enter the ballot · London Marathon Events, accessed 30 Sept 2026
- [5] TCS London Marathon · London Marathon Events, accessed 30 Sept 2026
- [6] TCS London Marathon 2027 · Sports Tours International, accessed 30 Sept 2026
- [7] International participants · London Marathon Events, accessed 30 Sept 2026
- [8] Record 1.33 million apply · London Marathon Events, accessed 2 Oct 2026
- [9] How to enter the 2026 ballot · Time Out London, accessed 2 Oct 2026
- [10] Ballot for 2027 to open Friday 24 April · London Marathon Events, accessed 2 Oct 2026
Unofficial page. bibalerts is independent and not affiliated with the organizers of London Marathon; the name is used only to identify the event. Details can change at short notice, so confirm on the official site before you pay. Last verified 2 Oct 2026, 10:44 UTC.