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How to enter

How to enter

How to enter the Virgin Money London Marathon

Ready to take on the challenge of a lifetime? There are a number of ways to get on to the Start Line of the world’s greatest marathon.

Visit the pages below for the lowdown on getting a place in the Virgin Money London Marathon.

Ballot entry
Everything you need to know about entering the ballot for the Virgin Money London Marathon – the world’s greatest marathon
International entry
If you live outside of the UK you can contact one of our approved tour operators to find out how to enter the event
Charity entry
Find out which charities have guaranteed Virgin Money London Marathon places for runners who want to raise funds for them
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 place in the Virgin Money London Marathon
Championship entry
If you’re a member of an athletics club and have recently achieved a championship-qualifying marathon performance, you can apply for a championship entry place
British Athletics Club entry
Athletics clubs associated with British Athletics can apply for club entries into the Virgin Money London Marathon
Deferred entry
Have a place in the Virgin Money London Marathon but can no longer take part? Here’s what you need to do next

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