The London Marathon will return to its traditional spring slot for the first time since 2019 when it takes place next year on Sunday, April 23. The ballot for next year’s run will open on Saturday, October 1, the day before 2022’s runners face 26 miles around the capital.
This means it will be the shortest gap between London Marathons in history, with just over five months between them. Competition for London Marathon places is consistently fierce, with the renowned event attracting runners from all over the country and world.
A new record number of people apply to compete each year, leaving hundreds of thousands disappointed. For the first time, the public ballot for next year’s London Marathon will include a non-binary gender option, organisers confirmed on Wednesday.
