The 2027 London Marathon ballot has closed - here's how you can still get a place
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The 2027 London Marathon ballot has closed - here's how you can still get a place
"The ballot for the 2027 London Marathon opened at 9am on April 24 and closed at 4pm on May 1, receiving a record-breaking 1,338,544 entries."
"Running for a charity is a great way to secure a spot in the London Marathon, with around 25,000 charity spots available each year."
"There are 500 charities to choose from, supporting various causes including LGBTQ+, mental health, children, community, and cancer."
"To register for a charity spot, the best way is to apply directly through the chosen charity's website, but spots tend to be oversubscribed."
The 2027 London Marathon is scheduled for April 25, 2027. The public ballot for entry closed on May 1, 2026, with over 1.3 million entries. However, individuals can still participate by securing a charity spot. There are approximately 25,000 charity places available through around 500 charities, covering various causes. Interested runners should apply directly through the charity's website, but should be aware that these spots are often oversubscribed.
Read at Time Out London
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