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Event details
  • 414,000+ entered via the ballot
    414,000+ entered via the ballot
  • Enjoy the booming crowd atmosphere
    Enjoy the booming crowd atmosphere
  • Experience amazing crowd support
    Experience amazing crowd support
  • Fantastic crowd support on Tower Bridge
    Fantastic crowd support on Tower Bridge
  • Make London Marathon your 2019 goal
    Make London Marathon your 2019 goal
  • Runners come across Tower Bridge
    Runners come across Tower Bridge
  • Runners head past Tower of London
    Runners head past Tower of London
  • Run over and under the bridges of London
    Run over and under the bridges of London
  • Run past the Tower of London
    Run past the Tower of London
  • See London's iconic landmarks
    See London's iconic landmarks
Virgin Money London Marathon

Virgin Money London Marathon

London, Greater London, UKUK
Sunday 28 April 2019 10:00 AM
Road running26.2 miles Road running

This World Marathon Major takes in all the iconic landmarks of London on closed roads. Over 400,000 entered the 2019 ballot.

Chip timing Age 18+ Disabled 450 interested Ballot closed Charity place entries closed Please select a charity below to secure your place

Event summary

The Virgin Money London Marathon is one of the world’s greatest marathons. Starting in Greenwich and banked with supporters throughout, follow the iconic route taking in the breath-taking landmarks of London and finishing down the beautiful Mall.
 
The Virgin Money London Marathon now accepts 50,000 entries a year and is shown live on television in over 200 countries around the world. Undoubtedly one of the biggest events in the sporting calendar for any runner and not one to be missed.

Start time

The mass start for the London Marathon will begin at 10am from Greenwich.

Highlights

  • One of the biggest and most prestigious running events in the world
  • Rare closed roads throughout London
  • Enjoy London's famous landmarks
  • Huge crowd support from thousands of spectators

Route

View London Marathon 2019 route map

What's included

When you cross the finish line you will receive:
  • Medal
  • Finisher bag
  • Nutritional bar & energy restoring drink
  • Foil blanket
  • Your finish time will be recorded
  • The feeling of completing an achievement of a lifetime!

Live tracker app

Participants can use the Official 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon app to gain access to event day and race week information. Spectators can use it to find and track participants during the race, keep track of split times, view results and more - all via the mobile app.

Run for charity

Being part of a charity team with like-minded individuals and en-route cheer stations can significantly enhance your London Marathon experience - in the run-up to the event, on the big day itself and afterwards. Not only would you have the added reward of raising funds for those less fortunate than yourself, running for charity is the best way to secure yourself a place in this oversubscribed favourite.

Ballot entries

The public ballot entry system for the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon opened on Monday 30 April and closed at 17:00 on Friday 4 May. The London Marathon received a world record 414,168 ballot entries for the 2019 event. With only around 17,500 of these ballot entrants running on the day, the only way to guarantee yourself a place in the London Marathon is to obtain a charity place.

Reviews

“When you run the London Marathon for charity, take everything that you’ve ever heard about the marathon experience, double it, and you’re somewhere near the true sense of achievement.” Peter Roberts, Plymouth

“Running the London Marathon was possibly the most rewarding experience of my life... I think I could achieve anything!” Jane Francis, Haywards Health

"That was my first ever marathon and it was the most amazing experience. Thank you for enabling me to do it and give my support to such a worthy charity. Thank you!” Emily, London

Event details

Activity:
26.2 miles Road running
Location:
Greenwich, London, Greater London, SE10 0PH, UK
Facilities:
Toilets, Changing, Bag storage, Refreshments, Entertainment
Route:
Point to point
On route:
Water stations, Food stations, Distance markers, Toilets, Entertainment
Setting:
Town
Profile:
Undulating
Affiliation:
IAAF
Entry limit:
50000
Age limit:
Age 18+
Team entries:
See notes
Families:
No
Beginners:
No
Disabled:
Suitable for disabled
Women only:
No
Prizes:
Medal, T-shirt, Goody bag
Timing/tracking:
Chip timing
 

How to enter

Online entries:
Not available
Postal entries:
Not available
Last entry date:
4 May 2018
Entry on day:
Not available
Entry fees:
-
Notes:
Why not enter as a team? Grab your work colleagues, family or friends and conquer the London Marathon together while raising important funds for your chosen charity.

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