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London Marathon qualifying times 2027

Good For Age is for UK residents only. Its 6,000 places (3,000 men, 3,000 women) go fastest-first within each age group, and London doesn't publish how far under you needed to be.

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Qualifying times only count from certified courses in each race's qualifying window. See the races where most runners qualify.

London 2027 qualifying times by age
AgeMenWomen
18–39Under 2:52:00Under 3:38:00
40–44Under 2:57:00Under 3:43:00
45–49Under 3:02:00Under 3:46:00
50–54Under 3:07:00Under 3:53:00
55–59Under 3:12:00Under 3:58:00
60–64Under 3:34:00Under 4:23:00
65–69Under 3:52:00Under 4:53:00
70–74Under 4:52:00Under 5:53:00
75–79Under 5:07:00Under 6:13:00
80–84Under 5:27:00Under 6:38:00
85–89Under 6:10:00Under 7:10:00
90+Under 7:20:00Under 7:45:00
Qualifying window
For 2027: races run from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026. Applications close October 29, 2026.
Courses that count
An in-person race on a course certified by UK Athletics, AIMS or a national governing body.
Timing
Not stated on the official page.
  • London goes by your age on the day you ran the qualifying time, not on race day.
  • Standards were tightened by 3 minutes for men and 2 minutes for women from 2026, and are the same for 2027.
  • The 2027 race runs over two days: men's Good For Age on Saturday, April 24, women's on Sunday, April 25.
Official London qualifying page

Common questions

What is the London Marathon qualifying time?

For 2027, 2:52:00 for men and 3:38:00 for women aged 18–39, easing with age to 7:20:00 and 7:45:00 at 90+. Your time has to be under the standard.

Does a qualifying time guarantee entry to the London Marathon?

Good For Age is for UK residents only. Its 6,000 places (3,000 men, 3,000 women) go fastest-first within each age group, and London doesn't publish how far under you needed to be.

When do I have to run my London qualifying time?

For 2027: races run from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026. Applications close October 29, 2026.

Which races count for London qualifying?

An in-person race on a course certified by UK Athletics, AIMS or a national governing body. Timing: Not stated on the official page.

From the official London site, checked October 2026. Confirm with the race before you enter.

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