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The elite men's wheelchair field at the TCS London Marathon

Participants with disabilities

Taking part with a disability

At London Marathon Events we believe that sport and activity should be accessible for all, which is why our dedicated team supports people with a huge range of disabilities – from elite wheelchair athletes to everyday participants – to take part in the TCS London Marathon.

Please see below for more information on how to take part in the TCS London Marathon if you have a disability. If you require assistance with our online entry system or have any questions or concerns, please get in touch and we'll be happy to help.

Assisted wheelchair entry

A limited number of 10 assisted wheelchair participants can take part, with a maximum number of four support personnel helping to push them from Greenwich to Westminster. Of the four support team members, only two can push the assisted wheelchair at any one time. 

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.

A wheelchair TCS London Marathon participant wearing military uniform

The course

The TCS London Marathon course map shows you the elevation of the route, as well as the locations of the water and fuelling stations, mile and kilometre markers and more.

See the route

Elite wheelchair entry

The table below shows the classifications and qualifying times athletes must achieve to meet the eligibility criteria to apply for a place in the TCS London Marathon elite wheelchair races. If you are eligible, you should apply for a place through your National Federation.

Men

T54 Marathon T51, T52, T53, T54 3:00:00


Women

T54 Marathon T51, T52, T53, T54 3:00:00

 

UK athletes and non-invited elite athletes

If you are a qualified UK athlete or an athlete in the T51, T52, T53 and T54 classes who has not been selected by your national federation, or if you have an elite athlete invitation, you are eligible to take part in the TCS London Marathon wheelchair races.

To apply for an elite wheelchair place in the 2024 TCS London Marathon, please email paraathletes@londonmarathonevents.co.uk.

Please note:

  • all participants in the in the T51/T52 or T53/54 competitions must use a racing wheelchair approved under World Para Athletics rules
  • no handcycles are permitted
  • all participants must have a national classification
Two emotional participants after completing the TCS London Marathon

Taking part with a support runner

If you are visually impaired and need the assistance of a guide, or your disability and/or medical condition means you need a support runner, you can apply for a free TCS London Marathon place for them. Please get in touch with us via the link below outlining your request and the reasons for it.

Contact us

Further support for participants with disabilities

Mobiloos

At both the start and finish of the TCS London Marathon we will have a Mobiloo – a toilet and changing facility that will be manned and available for disabled participants to use.

The Mobiloo at the start will be located within the Blue Assembly Area, left of the entrance as participants enter via the pathway. The Mobiloo at the finish will be located on the corner of Marlborough Road.

Waivers

If you have a disability and would like to request a waiver of the cut-off time for medal purposes, or if you would like to use a Race Runner or similar equipment, you must submit a request to disability@londonmarathonevents.co.uk.

Please outline the nature of your request and the reasons for it, and please remember that you must have a place in the event for your request to be considered. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis – we look forward to hearing from you.

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