London Marathon Place

London Marathon Places

Clubs that are affiliated with UK Athletics are entitled to apply for places in the London Marathon; the number of places a club receives depends on how many affiliated members it has.

Typically, our club gets one place every year. This place is awarded to a club member by way of a ballot.

The Ballot Process

The Club accepts applications for the spot from any member. Any member can apply for themselves, or nominate another.

Applications for the Club's London Marathon place should be made to the Club Secretary before the end of November. The Committee will award the place to a member in early December.

As you might expect, demand for the place within the club is high. As such, the Committee award the place on the following basis:

1. First preference is given to first-claim members who have:
   • Completed that year's Club Summer Championship; and
   • Applied for a London Marathon place in the public ballot and have been rejected.
2. Second preference is given to first-claim members who have:
   • Completed that year's Club Summer Championship.
3. Third preference is given to any other first-claim member.
4. Final preference is given to second-claim members.

Where the Committee receives multiple applications of equal standing, a name will be drawn from a hat.

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