The easiest way to get on the start line at the London Marathon is through the ballot system, which sees hundred of thousands of people apply every year for one of around 50,000 places.
Runners will have less time to wait for the annual event next year as it returns to its usual spring date of April 23. For the past three years the event has been held in October due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Last year 350,000 entered the ballot to enter today's London Marathon with only one in seven people lucky enough to run today. Next year's event is expected to be no different with demand outstripping available places in the ballot.
