London Marathon draws record 1.33 million entries for 2027
Organisers said the 1.33 million entries were up 18% from last year and will be allocated by a random draw.
- A record 1.33 million people entered the public ballot for the 2027 London Marathon on April 25, surpassing last year's record of 1,133,813 applicants, London Marathon Events organisers announced on Tuesday.
- The 2026 TCS London Marathon set a new benchmark with 59,830 finishers and raised over £87.5m for charity, exceeding the 2025 total by £200,000. The race established itself as the world's largest annual one-day fundraising event.
- London Marathon Events chief executive Hugh Brasher called the applications an "astonishing total" that establishes London as the world's most sought-after marathon. He told BBC Breakfast the numbers demonstrate the event's "massive draw and power."
- Organisers admitted they will disappoint more than 1.3 million applicants because they "can't fit everyone into the streets of London." Discussions are underway regarding a potential two-day format to accommodate higher participation.
- Discussions regarding a two-day marathon held on Saturday and Sunday aim to increase capacity beyond the traditional Sunday format. Brasher expects a final decision on the potential change by the end of May.
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A record number of applications have been received for next year's London Marathon, with many wanting to break the new world record.
A record number of more than 1.33 million people have registered for the London Marathon on April 25, 2027. This is an increase of 18 percent compared to this year's edition.
London Marathon smashes record with over 1.3 million applications for 2027 race
The London Marathon has reached a historic milestone after receiving a record 1 338 544 applications for its 2027 ballot, underlining the event’s growing global appeal. For the first time, entries from the UK alone surpassed one million – representing more than 1.8% of the population – while international demand also surged, with approximately 330 000 applications submitted from over 200 countries. Double the figure of 2024 The total number of e…
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