Marathon centre
The 2011 online ballot is now closed
We're sorry but the online ballot for the 2011 Virgin London Marathon is now closed. If you've already entered the ballot, we’ll let you know in early October whether you've been successful.
If you do not secure a place in the ballot or haven't been able to enter before the ballot closed, please remember you may still be able to run in 2011 with a charity entry place.
If you're interested in running the Virgin London Marathon for charity, please click the buttons at the bottom of the page to find out about some of good causes who'd appreciate your support.
Alternatively, if you’d like to enter the 2011 race through one of the categories below, please follow the relevant link.
Overseas entries
If you live outside of the UK and want to apply for a place in the 2011 Virgin London Marathon, you can contact one of our approved Tour Operators for an application.
Please click here to download the list
Good for Age entries
If you’ve already run a full marathon in a particularly fast time, you might qualify for an automatic ‘good for age’ entry into the 2011 Virgin London Marathon. Click here to find out more.
UK Athletics Club entries
Athletics clubs associated with UK Athletics (UKA) can apply for club entries into the 2011 Virgin London Marathon. Click here to find out more.
Championship entries
If you’re a member of an athletics club associated with UK Athletics (UKA), and you’ve recently achieved a championship qualifying performance for a marathon, click here to find out more about championship entry places in the 2011 Virgin London Marathon.
Charity entries
If there’s a charity close to your heart and you’d like to run the 2011 Virgin London Marathon for them, you might be able to secure a charity entry into the race. Click here to find out more.
The 2011 Virgin London Wheelchair Marathon
The Virgin London Wheelchair Marathon is open to elite disabled athletes. Find out more about the race and how to apply here.
Deferred entries due to injury or illness
If you secured a place in the 2010 London Marathon but were unable to take part on the day because you were ill or injured, click here to find out what to do to run in 2011.



