London Marathon 2024 Entry List

2024 TCS London Marathon: Everything You Need to Know

The Ballot

The ballot for the 2024 TCS London Marathon opened on October 1, 2023, and closed on October 9, 2023. The drawing took place on October 12, 2023. If you were successful in the ballot, you will have received an email from the TCS London Marathon team. You will need to pay the full entry fee of £69.99 for UK entrants or £146 for international entrants, including a £20 carbon offset, by October 28, 2023.

The Race

The 2024 TCS London Marathon will take place on Sunday, April 21, 2024. The race will start at Blackheath and finish at The Mall. The course is flat and fast, and it takes in many of London's most iconic landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, and the Tower of London.

The Charity

The TCS London Marathon is the world's biggest one-day fundraising event. In 2023, runners raised over £66 million for charity. The official charity of the 2024 TCS London Marathon is the British Red Cross.

How to Enter

If you did not enter the ballot, you can still enter the 2024 TCS London Marathon through one of the official charity places. Charity places are available for a variety of charities, and they typically require runners to raise a minimum amount of money for the charity. To find out more about charity places, visit the TCS London Marathon website.

Tips for Running the London Marathon

If you are running the London Marathon for the first time, here are a few tips to help you prepare:

• Start training early. You should start training for the marathon at least 16 weeks before the race.
• Gradually increase your mileage. Don't try to do too much too soon. Gradually increase your mileage by 10-15% each week.
• Listen to your body. If you are feeling pain, take a break.
• Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after your run.
• Eat a healthy diet. Eating a healthy diet will help you fuel your training and recovery.
• Get enough sleep. Getting enough sleep will help you recover from your runs and stay energized.

Good luck!

If you are running the 2024 TCS London Marathon, we wish you all the best. Good luck with your training and have a great race!