London Marathon 2027 already breaks record as officials release 'astonishing' statement

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London Marathon 2027 already breaks record as officials release 'astonishing' statement.

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The 2027 London Marathon has smashed its own ballot record, with an incredible 1,338,544 people throwing their names into the hat for next year's race.That's a massive jump from last year's previous high of 1,133,813 applications – and it's easy to see why interest has surged following last weekend's extraordinary events on the capital's streets.Hopeful runners will have to wait until early July to find out if they've secured a coveted spot, with places handed out through a random draw.The 2027 race is scheduled for 25 April.Hugh Brasher, chief executive of London Marathon Events, couldn't hide his delight at the figures."This astonishing total of applicants firmly establishes London as the world's most sought-after marathon," he said.

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Our mission is to inspire people of every age and ability to get active - and these extraordinary numbers show the massive draw and power of the London Marathon."For the first time ever, more than a million of those...

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