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London Marathon 2024 Ballot Results

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tinydancer88 · 20/06/2023 19:29

Entered the ballot for the 9th year in a row and fully expecting to be unsuccessful, but still excited to hopefully find out the results in the next week or so! It seems to be dragging, although I remember when you had to wait for the result by post in October! Anybody else excitedly/anxiously awaiting an email?

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Fizbosshoes · 06/07/2023 07:09

Petalpup · 23/06/2023 07:33

I was thinking the same!

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I was the same ....but the TS email was a bit confusing yesterday. I was expecting to get a code....but I got an email saying I might get a code by 14th July....
At least today will be yes or no, probably no!!

Fizbosshoes · 06/07/2023 07:06

BogRollBOGOF · 21/06/2023 10:27

Manchester is great if you want a UK city marathon. I really enjoyed it, it was varied, mostly flat and a great community atmosphere.

Loads and loads of portaloos too 😎😂

I read the last line as loads and loads of potatoes 🤣🤣

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tinydancer88 · 06/07/2023 06:50

Good luck everyone! 🤞 🏅

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tinydancer88 · 04/07/2023 18:44

Can’t wait to be put out of my misery and have my lack of place confirmed 😂

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AHugeTinyMistake · 04/07/2023 18:23

Two sleeps!

xsquared · 03/07/2023 18:50

Well, it's two months after they first said it opens so that's annoying.

I've entered the ballot but don't fancy my chances. I'm away when GFA entry opens.

AuntieStella · 03/07/2023 18:44

xsquared · 03/07/2023 17:51

Just seen on theor website that GFA entry doesn't open until late August!

Well, if you score a ballot place, you don't need a GFA. And that takes a bit of pressure off GFA, which is now over-subscribed.

(Or can you not apply for both?)

xsquared · 03/07/2023 17:51

Just seen on theor website that GFA entry doesn't open until late August!

AHugeTinyMistake · 01/07/2023 16:11

I feel the same @AuntieStella

Probably won't get in but I'm in a good place to train for it currently.

AuntieStella · 30/06/2023 21:58

Not too long to go! It's July in just over 3 hours

Bit naughty of them to promise us late June then keep us dangling to 6/07

But I'm in for what is currently Schroedinger's marathon. I think I've got the will to do the training properly if I'm lucky. Really would like a shot at it

DontBeSillyBridget · 26/06/2023 23:19

BounceyB · 22/06/2023 07:12

Is it that time already? I'm not sure whether I want a place or not anymore. Not sure I'd want to do Edinburgh. Too hilly and there's usually a really big headwind.

I've done Edinburgh 4 times and it's not hilly AT ALL. it's where most runners get a PB!

ValBiro · 23/06/2023 17:35

I've just worked out that if I train really hard and get a good enough time in the half marathon I am doing in autumn, I should be in with a chance of a guaranteed Championship entry! I'd forgotten about those.

My running club friend got a charity place today so I'd love to be able to train with her... We shall see! Ballot would be good too. Less pressure than a ridiculous HM time!

Loveanavocado · 23/06/2023 12:28

I’ve just checked the main website and it says they will email everyone with ballot results on Thursday 6th July!

Loveanavocado · 23/06/2023 10:33

I’ve got a charity place for this year. Entered for the ballot too tho and was the same..wondering when the places would be out!

It does seem to be dragging….

Petalpup · 23/06/2023 07:33

Onewildandpreciouslife · 22/06/2023 07:06

That’s going to be a tense week- the Taylor Swift ticket emails (for my DD) come out on 5 July!

I was thinking the same!

BounceyB · 22/06/2023 07:12

Is it that time already? I'm not sure whether I want a place or not anymore. Not sure I'd want to do Edinburgh. Too hilly and there's usually a really big headwind.

Onewildandpreciouslife · 22/06/2023 07:06

That’s going to be a tense week- the Taylor Swift ticket emails (for my DD) come out on 5 July!

PatchworkElmer · 22/06/2023 06:00

I’ve been offered a charity place but have to accept it by the 29th of June. They’ll refund my registration fee if I get in through the ballot.

HOWEVER my running club also ballot a place and I’d have better odds of getting that one- under 30 people applied for it last year.

Or do I just bin the whole thing off and go for Manchester. Not sure what to do!!

AHugeTinyMistake · 21/06/2023 22:53

I really liked Loch Ness. It's very different to a big city marathon. I had a rubbish race but it wasn't anything to do with the race itself. I'd like to go back and have another try at some point.

OrangeBananaFish · 21/06/2023 21:10

I was put off by Lochness once too until I did Leeds this year. 2 separate people said that it was worse than Lochness so I think I'll be OK with it now.

Just been having a look at hotels in Edinburgh for their running weekend. I knew it was going to be expensive, but surprised that I can find more places in London on the marathon weekend for cheaper. Only looked at booking.com though.

Just to get an idea on prices before I book one in a couple of weeks

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tinydancer88 · 21/06/2023 14:10

Well that's not the end of June is it!

Thanks, I can let my nervousness simmer down for a bit while longer.

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AHugeTinyMistake · 21/06/2023 14:10

Update on insta says email on 6th July 🙄

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tinydancer88 · 21/06/2023 12:55

Petalpup · 21/06/2023 12:51

Ooh is it today?
8th time I’ve entered the ballot and probably 8th time I’ll be rejected!
I have done it once by winning the place that my running club was allocated and it was amazing.
I’ve only ever done trail marathons otherwise and don’t really have any desire to do any other road ones apart from London.

The info on the website is still just saying "by the end of June", I was just wondering if anyone else was as impatient as I am to find out! 😁

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AHugeTinyMistake · 21/06/2023 12:54

Hi everyone. Joining the queue for the inevitable rejection as well. Resigned to it now, it's like a yearly ritual 😅

If I don't get in I think I'll sign up for a trail event instead.

Petalpup · 21/06/2023 12:51

Ooh is it today?
8th time I’ve entered the ballot and probably 8th time I’ll be rejected!
I have done it once by winning the place that my running club was allocated and it was amazing.
I’ve only ever done trail marathons otherwise and don’t really have any desire to do any other road ones apart from London.