Many of our members view The London Marathon as the pinnacle of each year’s running calendar, however getting a running number to participate is by no means an easy task.
Some members are able to get into the race by way of “Good for Age”. Please refer to the London Marathon website for eligibility criteria and details of how and when to apply for these places.
Some members choose to run for their chosen charity. In return for the running number the charity expects the runner to raise funds. The amount you would need to raise varies by charity, so please refer to the charity of your choice for further details.
Almost everyone else will need to enter into the race by using the London Marathon’s on-line ballot. This ballot will always be heavily over-subscribed and is invariably open for 5 days. If you wish to enter in this way keep an eye on the London Marathon website for details on how to enter this ballot.
As an England Athletics affiliated club, and for providing volunteers for the London Marathon event, our club is allocated a number of spaces at the London Marathon.