World-record breaking 1.33 million enter 2027 TCS London Marathon ballot — nearly 2% of UK population
CEO of London Marathon Events, Hugh Brasher, said the ‘astonishing’ total establishes London ‘as the world’s most sought-after marathon’
London Marathon sets entry record
- London Marathon sets new record after 1.8% of UK adult population applies for 2027 race The Guardian —
- New ballot world record for 2027 London Marathon BBC Sport —
- London Marathon ballots entries double in two years to record 1.34m City AM —
- Record number of people enter London Marathon 2027 ballot after historic 2026 edition The Independent —
- London Marathon draws record 1.33 million entries for 2027 The Straits Times —