The ballot for the 2026 London Marathon opened on April 25, 2024, allowing participants to sign up until May 2. With a record 840,000 entrants for the current year, the marathon is set to host around 56,000 runners, highlighting its status as the most popular worldwide. If unsuccessful in the ballot, participants will automatically enter a second draw, and those who do not secure a place will receive a premium running top and have their entry fee donated to the London Marathon Foundation.
