More than 350,000 apply to run the 2022 London Marathon

More than 350,000 people who entered the ballot to participate in the 2022 TCS London Marathon will discover their result today when organizers publish successful applicants.

Those who have been successful will be able to start planning for taking on the iconic TCS London Marathon course, from Greenwich to Westminster, on Sunday 2 October. 

Hugh Brasher, Event Director of the TCS London Marathon, said: “The 2021 London Marathon was the largest marathon ever staged anywhere in the world. It was an incredible day full of joy and emotion as the mass event returned to the streets of London and runners around the globe took part in the virtual event.

“Today there will be thousands of people celebrating securing a ballot place in the 2022 TCS London Marathon and looking forward to being part of another incredible day on Sunday 2 October. We know there will be disappointment too, but an unsuccessful ballot result does not have to be the end of the road. 

“There are many wonderful charities looking for people to run this year’s TCS London Marathon and to help raise crucial funds for their organisation. The record-breaking virtual TCS London Marathon is back and we are offering a priority entry window to everyone who is unsuccessful in the ballot so they can still be part of this wonderful event.” 

The TCS London Marathon ballot draw is completely random, just like the National Lottery. The unsuccessful ballot applicants have an eight-day priority window to book a place in the virtual marathon with any remaining places made available on a first-come, first-served basis to the general public from Tuesday 22 March.