- The ballot for the 2027 London Marathon opens at 8am BST on Friday 24 April and will close at 4pm BST on Friday 1 May, with results expected to be announced in early July.
- Organisers are exploring the possibility of a one-off two-day event for 2027, potentially taking place on Saturday 24 April and Sunday 25 April; if approved, applicants will be entered for both days, significantly increasing their chances of success.
- The entry fee for successful UK participants is £79.99, which is reduced to £49.99 if they opted to donate their entry fee to the London Marathon Foundation during the application process.
- Applicants who are unsuccessful in the initial ballot will automatically be entered into a second ballot, which at least doubles their chance of securing a place.
- Those who are unsuccessful in both ballots will receive a free hydration vest, valued at over £100, as a consolation prize.
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