TCS London Marathon 2027 ballot: 1,338,544 applications
A record 1,338,544 people applied for the 2027 London Marathon public ballot, setting up a historic two-day event welcoming 100,000 entrants in April 2027.
What made 2027 notable
Demand reached historic heights as 1,338,544 people applied for entry into the 2027 TCS London Marathon, marking a fourth consecutive world record. Applications opened on Friday 24 April and closed on Friday 1 May 2026, with results distributed on Thursday 9 July 2026. UK applicants accounted for 1,008,091 submissions, while 330,450 arrived from international runners. In response to extraordinary interest, organizers scheduled a one-off weekend Double on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 April 2027, expanding capacity to 100,000 participants across both days. The event has not yet taken place, and official race results are not available.
Applications over time
Good-for-age standards
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| Age group | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 18-34 | 2:52:00 | 3:38:00 |
| 35-39 | 2:52:00 | 3:38:00 |
| 40-44 | 2:57:00 | 3:43:00 |
| 45-49 | 3:02:00 | 3:46:00 |
| 50-54 | 3:07:00 | 3:53:00 |
| 55-59 | 3:12:00 | 3:58:00 |
| 60-64 | 3:34:00 | 4:23:00 |
| 65-69 | 3:52:00 | 4:53:00 |
| 70-74 | 4:52:00 | 5:53:00 |
| 75-79 | 5:07:00 | 6:13:00 |
| 80-84 | 5:27:00 | 6:38:00 |
| 85-89 | 6:10:00 | 7:10:00 |
| 90+ | 7:20:00 | 7:45:00 |
Questions about the 2027 ballot
How many runners applied for the 2027 London Marathon ballot?
A total of 1,338,544 people applied, consisting of 1,008,091 UK applicants and 330,450 international applicants.
When were the 2027 London Marathon ballot dates and results?
The ballot opened on Friday 24 April 2026 and closed on Friday 1 May 2026, with result emails sent on Thursday 9 July 2026.
What was the ballot acceptance rate for 2027?
London Marathon Events did not publish the specific number of places allocated strictly to the public ballot, so an official acceptance rate cannot be determined.
When will the 2027 London Marathon be run and how large is the field?
The race will take place across two days on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 April 2027, accommodating a total field of 100,000 participants.