2025 edition
11°
Cloudy
High14°
Low8°
Heavy mist through Greenwich · light tailwind on the Embankment
London Marathon
The most over-subscribed ballot in the sport. The 2027 ballot drew a record 1.338M+ applicants chasing ~18,000 ballot bibs through the flat heart of the city.
First run 1981. The 2027 TCS London Marathon ballot drew a record 1,338,544 applications. Ballot results will be emailed in early July 2026.
Ballot opens
Apr 24, 2026
Window opens · free to enter
Passed
Ballot closes
May 1, 2026
Last day to submit
Passed
Draw / results
Not announced
Winners notified
Race day
Apr 24, 2027
April 24, 2027 and Sunday, April 25, 2027
Next up
CLOSED MAY 1, 2026 · NEXT YEAR'S WINDOW TBD
Official updates
2027 confirmed details
| Race day | Saturday, April 24, 2027 Source |
|---|---|
| Second race day | Sunday, April 25, 2027 Source |
| Applications open | Friday, April 24, 2026 Source |
| Applications close | Friday, May 1, 2026 Source |
| Entry fee | UK: £79.99 (or £49.99 with double chances option); International: £275 Source |
| Field size | 100000 Source |
| Applications | 1338544 Source |
| Results published | 2026-07-09 Source |
Each entry window belongs to the edition shown above. Unlisted dates are not confirmed here.
Climate
Past three years on race day
Historical conditions on the course, what to expect, what to pack.
2024 edition
13°
Partly sunny
High16°
Low9°
Warmest London edition since 2018 · runners overheated mile 18+
2023 edition
9°
Light rain
High11°
Low6°
Steady drizzle the full distance · cool, ideal for fast times
Related·
In the news
Dispatches on the London Marathon ballot, results, and race updates, most recent first.
Sep 14
London Marathon Deferral: Who Can Keep Their Place?
Sep 05
When Is the Next Major Marathon?
Aug 17
How Many Runners Are in the London Marathon?
Aug 15
How Many Runners Are in Each Marathon Major?
Course·
Flat loop, Greenwich to The Mall
Greenwich → The Mall
Mild, 8–14°C
Elevation
Course profile
A flat, fast course, total ascent under 100m, with the only meaningful rise in the first 5km out of Blackheath.
Total ascent·76m
Total descent·82m
Highest point·42m @ 3 km
PAST RESULTS
Ballot history
The 2027 TCS London Marathon ballot drew 1,338,544 applications. Browse every year's breakdown below.
2027 · Record
1,338,544
The largest ballot in race history. A 18% jump on 2026's 1.13M figure.
View 2027 results
Applications · 2011 → 2027
164K170K167K170K173K247K254K386K414K578K840K1.13M1.34M
'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'24'25'26'27
2027
1,338,544
applications
PUBLIC BALLOT APPLICATIONS REACH
2026
1,133,813
applications · ~1.50% accepted
46TH EDITION
2025
840,318
applications · ~2.00% accepted
45TH EDITION
2024
578,374
applications · ~2.90% accepted
44TH EDITION
2023
49,272
finishers
43RD EDITION
2022
40,619
finishers
42ND EDITION
CHARITY PLACES
Charity places
The non-ballot route in. TCS London Marathon has 1,000+ official charity partners, with fundraising minimums starting at £2,200 (Anthony Nolan, Health) and rising to £3,000+ for the highest-demand partners. Applications open Oct, right after ballot results.
Partners
1,000+
11 cause areas
Min from
£2,200
up to £3,000
Apps open
Oct
after ballot
Apps close
Jan
most earlier
AN
Browse all charity partners
Anthony Nolan
Health
£2,200min raise
Closed
CW
Children with Cancer UK
Cancer
£2,300min raise
Applications open
SC
Scope
Disability
£2,300min raise
Status unknown
MI
Mind
Mental health
£2,500min raise
Status unknown
GO
Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity
Children
£2,500min raise
Closed
MC
Marie Curie
Health
£2,500min raise
Status unknown
Photos
On the course
Scenes from the 2025 edition, the finish on The Mall and the crowds lining the course.
Finish · 2025
Crowd · 2025
FAQ
Common questions
When is the 2027 London Marathon?
London Marathon 2027: Saturday, April 24, 2027 and Sunday, April 25, 2027.
When can I apply for London Marathon 2027?
Applications open: Friday, April 24, 2026. Applications close: Friday, May 1, 2026.
When are the 2027 entry results?
Results date: Not announced. Check the organizer for your individual outcome.
What does London Marathon 2027 cost?
Entry fee: UK: £79.99 (or £49.99 with double chances option); International: £275. Charity minimum: £2,000–£3,000 via official charity partners.