"The London Marathon is extremely popular - a record-breaking 1,133,813 people applied for a place for this year's race and there are only around 17,000 ballot places available."
"If you opt to donate your entry fee to the London Marathon Foundation and you secure a ballot place, the figure gets reduced to £49.99."
"If you're unsuccessful in the first ballot, you'll automatically go into a second draw, and then if you still don't bag a spot and you've donated your fee, you'll receive a London Marathon training top as thanks for your donation."
"It's not been confirmed yet but there are talks of making the 2027 event a two-day affair to accommodate more runners, so you may have a better chance of getting a spot."
The 2027 London Marathon ballot is currently open and will close on May 1, 2026. A record 1,133,813 people applied for the 2026 race, with only about 17,000 ballot spots available. The entry fee is £79.99, reduced to £49.99 if donated to the London Marathon Foundation. Unsuccessful applicants will automatically enter a second draw. Results will be emailed in July 2026. There are discussions about making the event a two-day affair to accommodate more runners.
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