Ballot Entry

Welcome to the Virgin Money London Marathon ballot page, where you’ll find everything you need to know about entering the ballot for the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon, which takes place on Sunday 3 October 2021.

Run in 2020

If you would like to get a taste of the world’s greatest marathon ahead of the 2021 event, general entries are now open for the virtual 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon – The 40th Race – on Sunday 4 October 2020. Join 45,000 runners in this global celebration of running and fundraising as we celebrate everything that is great about the London Marathon. Head to our The 40th Race page to find out more.

2021 ballot

The public ballot for the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon will open to all on Sunday 4 October 2020, the day of this year’s event.

The ballot will remain open for six days to give everyone who would like to enter the event a fair chance to do so. The 2021 ballot will close at 17:00 on Friday 9 October 2020.

The 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon will take place on Sunday 3 October 2021.

The 2021 ballot results will be announced in early January 2021.

International Entry

International applicants can contact one of our approved tour operators for more information on how to enter the event.

To find out more about entering the race through one of the other categories below, please follow the relevant link.

Charity Entry

Find out which charities have guaranteed places through our Golden Bond, Silver Bond and Charity Ballot listings and read more about how to run for charity.

Good For Age Entry

If you've already run a full marathon in a particularly fast time, you might qualify for a 'Good For Age' entry into the Virgin Money London Marathon.

British Athletics Club Entry

Athletics clubs associated with British Athletics can apply for club entries into the Virgin Money London Marathon.

Championship Entry

If you're a member of an athletics club associated with British Athletics, and you've recently achieved a championship-qualifying performance for a marathon, find out more about championship entry places in the Virgin Money London Marathon.

Wheelchair Entry

The 2020 Virgin Money London Wheelchair Marathon will be open to elite disabled athletes. Find out more about the race and how to apply for a Virgin Money London Wheelchair Marathon place.

Visually Impaired Runners

Runners with a visual impairment who have been successful in the ballot will have the option of running with a guide.

For more information, please contact disability@londonmarathonevents.co.uk

Deferred Entry (due to injury or illness)

If you secured a place in the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon but are unable to take part on the day because you were ill or injured, find out about deferred entry and what to do to run in 2020.

General Conditions of Entry

Please read our General Conditions of Entry before applying to run in the Virgin Money London Marathon.