London, England · April 24 to 25, 2027

London Marathon

Name: London Marathon 2027
Start: 2027-04-24
End: 2027-04-25
Location: London, England

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When is London Marathon 2027?

London Marathon 2027 runs April 24 to 25, 2027.

2027April 24 to 25, 2027Confirmed

How the dates are set: London Marathon Events sets the date each year; 2027 is a one-off two-day Double on Saturday and Sunday.

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London Marathon schedule

Friday, April 23, 2027: The TCS Mini London Marathon, a children's event, moves to this Friday and welcomes more than 20,000 young participants.
Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25, 2027: The marathon runs on both days over the same 26.2-mile route from Greenwich to Westminster. The elite women's field leads the mass event on one day and the elite men's field on the other.

Sources: londonmarathonevents.co.uk, endurance.biz

Tickets and cost

For the 2027 race, ballot results were sent on Thursday 9 July. The UK entry fee was 79.99 pounds, dropping to 49.99 pounds for ballot winners who chose the double-your-chances option. International runners paid 275 pounds. Remaining places go through charities.

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History of London Marathon

Olympic steeplechase medallists Chris Brasher and John Disley wanted the London Marathon to be a showcase of the capital. For the first and only time, the 2027 race takes place across two days, welcoming 100,000 runners.

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London Marathon: questions people ask

Will the London Marathon be over two days in 2027?

Yes. The 2027 TCS London Marathon is held on Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25, 2027, for 100,000 participants in total.

Will the London Marathon always be two days?

No. The organizers confirmed the two-day Double is a one-off arrangement for the 2027 edition.

Can I run on both days of the 2027 London Marathon?

No. Runners cannot take part in person on both days. They can run the marathon one day and the virtual MyWay event on the other.

Can I still enter the 2027 London Marathon ballot?

No. The ballot for the 2027 event closed on May 1, 2026 and will not be reopened.

What is the London Marathon route?

The route is 26.2 miles from Greenwich to Westminster, the same on both days in 2027.

When is the TCS Mini London Marathon in 2027?

It takes place on Friday, April 23, 2027, and welcomes more than 20,000 young participants.

Sources: londonmarathonevents.co.uk, endurance.biz, londonmarathonevents.co.uk

About London Marathon

The TCS London Marathon runs over two days in April 2027, Greenwich to Westminster, with 100,000 runners.

The London Marathon follows one 26.2-mile route from Greenwich to Westminster. In 2027 it becomes a one-time Double, held on Saturday and Sunday for 100,000 runners, after 1.33 million people entered the ballot. The TCS Mini London Marathon for children moves to the Friday before. The organizers say the two-day format is a one-off, so the usual one-day race returns after 2027.

Know before you go

In-person runners may take part on one day only, but can also do the virtual MyWay event on the other day.
Ballot entries for 2027 are closed, so remaining places go through charities.
London City (LCY), Heathrow (LHR) and Gatwick (LGW) all connect to central London by rail or road.

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When is London Marathon 2027?

London Marathon 2027 runs April 24 to 25, 2027.

2027April 24 to 25, 2027Confirmed

How the dates are set: London Marathon Events sets the date each year; 2027 is a one-off two-day Double on Saturday and Sunday.

London Marathon bucket list

Your airport to London · April 24 to 25, 2027

London Marathon schedule

Friday, April 23, 2027: The TCS Mini London Marathon, a children's event, moves to this Friday and welcomes more than 20,000 young participants.

Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25, 2027: The marathon runs on both days over the same 26.2-mile route from Greenwich to Westminster. The elite women's field leads the mass event on one day and the elite men's field on the other.

London Marathon: questions people ask

Will the London Marathon be over two days in 2027?

Yes. The 2027 TCS London Marathon is held on Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25, 2027, for 100,000 participants in total.

Will the London Marathon always be two days?

No. The organizers confirmed the two-day Double is a one-off arrangement for the 2027 edition.

Can I run on both days of the 2027 London Marathon?

No. Runners cannot take part in person on both days. They can run the marathon one day and the virtual MyWay event on the other.

Can I still enter the 2027 London Marathon ballot?

No. The ballot for the 2027 event closed on May 1, 2026 and will not be reopened.

What is the London Marathon route?

The route is 26.2 miles from Greenwich to Westminster, the same on both days in 2027.

When is the TCS Mini London Marathon in 2027?

It takes place on Friday, April 23, 2027, and welcomes more than 20,000 young participants.

About London Marathon

The TCS London Marathon runs over two days in April 2027, Greenwich to Westminster, with 100,000 runners.

Know before you go

In-person runners may take part on one day only, but can also do the virtual MyWay event on the other day.

Ballot entries for 2027 are closed, so remaining places go through charities.

London City (LCY), Heathrow (LHR) and Gatwick (LGW) all connect to central London by rail or road.