London Marathon Sets New Ballot Record for 2027
More than 1.3 million people have applied for next year's event which takes place on 25 April
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The useful update
- 1,338,544 people applied for the 2027 London Marathon
- This breaks the previous year's record of 1,133,813 applications
The stakes
- This record number of applications shows the marathon's increasing popularity
- Events like this bring significant attention to fundraising for various causes
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- The London Marathon is an iconic event recognized worldwide
- It's known not just for competitive running, but also for charity fundraising
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Original report New ballot world record for 2027 London Marathon
Publisher: BBC Sport · Published May 5, 7:24 am · bbc.com
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The short version
More than 1.3 million people have applied for next year's event which takes place on 25 April
A record 59,000 people took part in the 2026 London Marathon
A record number of people have applied to participate in the 2027 London Marathon via the public ballot
What happened
- 1,338,544 people applied for the 2027 London Marathon
- This breaks the previous year's record of 1,133,813 applications
- The marathon is set for April 25, 2027
- The 2026 event had a record 59,830 finishers
- It remains the largest annual one-day fundraising event globally
Why this matters
- This record number of applications shows the marathon's increasing popularity
- Events like this bring significant attention to fundraising for various causes
- Breaking records can enhance the overall experience and prestige of participating in the marathon
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Original articleLondon Marathon: Record of 1.33 million people apply for 2027 event
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Original articleLondon Marathon: Record of 1.33 million people apply for 2027 event
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Original articleLondon Marathon: Record of 1.33 million people apply for 2027 event
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Original articleLondon Marathon: Record of 1.33 million people apply for 2027 event
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