Eligibility criteria
Please note:
- handbikes, skates, roller blades, skateboards, scooters or any geared device may not be used under any circumstances and motorised devices are still not permitted
- the only wheeled equipment or devices that you may use are:
- IPC-approved racing chairs (entered into the Elite or Para Athletics events)
- standard day chairs/wheelchairs with a maximum width of 95cm and length of 2.20m (entered into the mass participation event) – a free wheel attachment may be also used
- Race Runners – but please contact disability@londonmarathonevents.co.uk first if you wish to use one of these
Important: All entrants in the TCS London Marathon must be aged 18 or over on Marathon Day. To receive a finisher’s medal, you must complete the event by the official cut-off time.
Applications for one of ten assisted wheelchair places are now open and the opportunity to apply will close on Monday 9 October at 16:00. To apply for a ballot place, click here.
Please note that applying does not guarantee a place in the event and we will contact all applicants in the ballot by the end of Monday 16 October.
Exoskeletons
If you need a battery-operated robotic exoskeleton, such as Rewalk, you can now use this to complete the TCS London Marathon. A team of four helpers can also join you for the event, with a maximum of two helpers allowed on the course with you at any one time. Please get in touch for more information.