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 2027 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 original event ballot draw, club ballot and when participating in the marathon).
Have entered the 2027 London Marathon ballot - proof to be provided (a copy / screenshot of the confirmation email)
Have been unsuccessful in the 2027 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 2026 London Marathon.
Not have previously ran as a winner of a club place within the past 5 years.
Have been a member of The Dynamos for over 12 months continuously.

Process

Submit proof of entry and rejection to dynamosjogderbyshire@gmail.com via email by Noon Friday 6th November 2026. No entries will be accepted after this date or time.
The draw will take place Friday 6th November 2026, at approximately 6pm, it will be filmed.
The winner will be contacted directly after and offered the place. Should they accept the place, the recorded ballot draw will then be uploaded to social media channels and The Dynamos website announcing the ballot winner.
Should they decline the place, then there shall be a second draw. The same draw process will be repeated. The winner will be contacted directly after the draw and offered the place. The recorded ballot draw will then be uploaded to social media channels and The Dynamos website announcing the ballot winner.
Should there be less than 2 entry's. The person entered, as long as they meet all criteria. Shall be awarded the place without a draw.

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.