Championship FAQs

• If I meet the Championship qualifying criteria, am I guaranteed a place?
  Yes – providing you can confirm the information required, meeting the qualification time will guarantee you entry into the TCS London Marathon. You will need to ensure you have paid and secured your entry within the designated time frame after your application has been accepted.
• Do I need to enter the ballot if I have a Championship qualification time?
  No – so long as you meet the qualifying criteria and have proof of a UKA membership, there is no need to enter the ballot.
• Which marathons are eligible for qualification?
  Qualifying times must be run at an event that has a certified marathon course. Courses must be certified by UKA, the Association for International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), or a national governing body for distance running for the country in which the race is held.
• Can I enter if I don’t live in the UK?
  Yes – providing you are a member of a UKA membership body, you can apply for a Championship place if you don’t live in the UK.
• What do I need to provide as proof?
  You will need to provide the following:
  • Proof of performance – this will be a link to the results webpage or a file (jpg, PDF) which clearly displays the name, date and qualifying time of the event.
  • Proof of UKA membership – this will be your UKA membership number which will be verified on the membership portal.
• I can no longer take part – can I defer my place?
  Gaining a Championship entry is based solely on meeting the set qualifying criteria each year, so runners who have secured an entry for the 2022 TCS London Marathon will no longer meet the requirements for the 2023 TCS London Marathon and there isn’t a deferral option for this entry type. You will need to submit a new entry if you would like to run in 2023 or any future year.
  
• I took part in the virtual London Marathon – can I use this time?
  Yes, you may apply for a Championship place if you ran a qualifying time in the virtual 2021 London Marathon, however you’ll also need to submit evidence of an ‘in-person’ half marathon time that meets the qualifying time displayed in the table above. Please note the virtual London Marathon is the only virtual event that can be used to qualify for a Championship entry.
• Do I have to wear my athletics club vest?
  Yes, you are required to wear your athletics club vest when you take part in the TCS London Marathon with a Championship entry.
  
• I have a Good for Age entry – can I upgrade this to a Championship entry?
  There will be no upgrade process for the 2022 TCS London Marathon.
  
• What is the Championship qualifying period for the 2023 event?
  The qualifying period for the 2023 TCS London Marathon will be 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022. Further information on when entries open will be available following the 2022 event.