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The ballot
If I am unsuccessful in the ballot, or missed my chance to enter the ballot, what are my other options for gaining entry to the TCS London Marathon?
There are a number of ways to enter the TCS London Marathon in addition to the ballot. Click here to find out more...
When do I pay my entry fee?
When we announce the ballot results we email all applicants who have been successful to offer them a provisional place pending payment of their entry fee. We provide them with a link to pay the entry fee within the timescales advised...
When will I receive my training top?
One of the benefits of donating your entry fee is that, if you are unsuccessful in the random ballot draw, you still receive an exclusive training top. This will be dispatched shortly after you receive your ballot result and should arrive by the end of Monday 4 April if you entered the ballot for the 2022 TCS London Marathon...
Can I exchange my training top if it’s the wrong size?
Yes. Please return the original in a suitable envelope with FREEPOST – LONDON MARATHON EVENTS written on the front. You can then pop your top in any post box to exchange it – just remember to include a note with your full name, postal address, gender and new size and we’ll send you a replacement within two weeks.
Event info
I am now unable to run – what do I do?
If you’re not able to take part in the TCS London Marathon you will be able to withdraw from June 2022. You may then be eligible to defer your entry to the following year’s event, depending on the type of entry that you have...
My friend/family member is now unable to run. Can I use their entry?
Places in the TCS London Marathon are not transferable under any circumstances. Anyone attempting to run using another person’s entry will be disqualified and banned for life from the London Marathon and all other events organised by London Marathon Events Ltd.
What happens to people’s places if they drop out of the TCS London Marathon? Is there a waiting list?
We do not operate a waiting list. The number of entries we accept each year is calculated in the knowledge that a certain percentage of participants will drop out.
Virtual event
When does the virtual 2022 TCS London Marathon take place?
Between 00:00 and 23:59:59 (BST) on Sunday 2 October 2022.
How many places are available?
40,000 places are available in the virtual 2022 TCS London Marathon.
How much does a place cost?
Entry is £28 for UK residents and £35 for international participants. The additional £7 for international entrants is for postage and packaging and covers the costs of two mailings – one pre-event, which consists of two bib numbers to wear on Marathon Day, and one post-event, which consists of the TCS London Marathon finisher’s T-shirt and medal.
Please note that some countries require payment of an additional customs fee on delivery of the finisher medal and T-shirt.
How can I enter the virtual 2022 TCS London Marathon?
General entries for the virtual 2022 TCS London Marathon will open on Tuesday 22 March at tcslondonmarathon.com.
Why is the international entry fee for the virtual TCS London Marathon £7 more than the UK entry fee?
The additional £7 for international entrants is for postage and packaging and covers the costs of two mailings – one pre-event, which consists of two bib numbers to wear on Marathon Day, and one post-event, which consists of the TCS London Marathon finisher’s T-shirt and medal.
Please note that some countries require payment of an additional customs fee on delivery of the finisher medal and T-shirt.