London Marathon Club Place

Affiliated clubs can apply for club entries into the London Marathon. The number of entries given to each club is based on the number of registered first claim members over the age of 18.

For the 2024 TCS London Marathon, the club guaranteed entries will be allocated as follows:

Clubs with fewer than 10 first-claim members no longer qualify for a guaranteed entry in the TCS London Marathon
Clubs with between 10-39 affiliated members (currently 456 clubs) will be placed in a ballot that will allocate 228 entries, meaning that at least half the clubs will be allocated one entry each
Clubs with between 40-189 members will be allocated one guaranteed entry each
Clubs with more than 190 members will be allocated two guaranteed entries each.

Be a current/active first claim member of The Dynamos (both at the time of the draw and when participating in the marathon).
Have been a member of The Dynamos for over 12 months continuously.
Have entered the 2023 London Marathon ballot - proof to be provided (a copy / screenshot of the confirmation email)
Have been unsuccessful in the 2023 London Marathon ballot - proof to be provided (a copy / photograph / screenshot of the rejection email / letter / magazine)
Not have been eligible for a "Good for Age" or "Championship" place in the 2023 London Marathon.
Not have previously ran as a winner of a club place within the past 5 years.

Process

Submit proof of entry and rejection to dynamosjogderbyshire@gmail.com via email by Monday 4th December 2023. No entries will be accepted after this date.
The draw will take place Tuesday 5th December 2023 online and be filmed.
The winner will be contacted and offered the place.
Should they decline the place the there shall be a second draw, which will also be online and filmed.

Successful Winners

If unable to compete for any reason, the entry must be returned to the club ASAP. This must be done by TBC else the place will be lost.
Winners must wear the club colours (Orange & Black) when competing at the London Marathon.
Winners must be a member of the club at the time of running in the London Marathon.