London Marathon: Record of 1.33 million people apply for 2027 event
By Ffion Wynne
Published on May 5, 2026.
A record-breaking 1.33 million people have applied for the 2027 London Marathon, breaking the previous record set by the public ballot. The event will take place on 25 April and is the world's largest annual one-day fundraising event. The results will be announced in a public vote in mid-July.