The 2026 London Marathon ballot opens from April 25 to May 2, allowing interested runners to apply. With a record 840,318 applicants for the last race and only 17,000 spots available, gaining a place is competitive. Participants will pay an entry fee of £69.99, which can drop to £49.99 if they choose to donate to the London Marathon Foundation. If applicants don’t secure a spot in the first draw, they will automatically enter the second draw. Results will be delivered via email in July 2025.
The ballot for the 2026 London Marathon opens from April 25 to May 2, giving potential runners a chance to enter the race.
Last year saw a record 840,318 applications for the London Marathon, with only 17,000 spots available through the ballot.
Participants can lower their entry fee from £69.99 to £49.99 by opting to donate to the London Marathon Foundation.
If unsuccessful in the first ballot, applicants will automatically enter a second draw and may receive a training top for their donation.
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