๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 2026 London Marathon ballot is OPEN - Here's How To Enter


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Hi runners,

Jessy here with newsletter #483! ๐ŸŽ‰

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  • ๐Ÿšจ The 2026 London Marathon ballot opens today! Here's your complete entry guide!
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  • ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง The 2025 London Marathon is right around the corner, and we have everything you need to know about the third major of the year, taking place this weekend!โ€‹
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  • ๐Ÿคฏ With a lineup thatโ€™s basically a โ€œwhoโ€™s whoโ€ of marathon legends, records begging to be broken in London. Hereโ€™s why itโ€™s the race of the year you absolutely canโ€™t miss.โ€‹
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  • โฑ๏ธ Wondering what's a good marathon time? We do a deep dive on marathon finishing time data so you can see how you stack up!
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  • ๐Ÿ˜ Motivation ebbs and flows, even when training for a marathon. Here are our 15 expert tips to stay on track.โ€‹
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  • ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Did you know recovery is just as important as training? Here's what you need to know to bounce back quickly!โ€‹
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  • ๐ŸŽฌ WATCH: 2025 London Marathon Preview + Nike Breaking4: Elite Race Picks, Streaming Tips & Course Guide

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

โ€‹๐Ÿšจ 2026 London Marathon Ballot is NOW OPEN: Your Complete Entry Guideโ€‹

The 2026 TCS London Marathon will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, and the ballot for entry opens TODAY, Friday, April 25, 2025.

Hereโ€™s everything you need to knowโ€”how the ballot works, how to improve your odds, alternative routes to get in, and what makes this race one of the most iconic marathons on Earth.

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โ€‹๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Everything You Need To Know About The 2025 London Marathonโ€‹

Your complete guide to one of the world's biggest marathons, including how to live stream London, how to track a runner, and the key storylines in the race

โ€‹๐Ÿคฏ Why The 2025 London Marathon Could Be The Greatest Race Of The Yearโ€‹

The 2025 London Marathon is shaping up to be an absolute showstopper, the kind of race that running fansโ€”and honestly, even casual sports fansโ€”will talk about for years.
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With an elite lineup thatโ€™s basically a โ€œwhoโ€™s whoโ€ of marathon legends, records begging to be broken, and the electric vibe of London as the backdrop, this yearโ€™s race is going to be epic.
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โ€‹Hereโ€™s why itโ€™s the race of the year you absolutely canโ€™t miss.

โ€‹โฑ๏ธ Whatโ€™s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Abilityโ€‹

In this guide, we will delve into more detail about marathon finish times based on age, sex, and experience level and give you some expert tips on how to work towards your next marathon PR.

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โ€‹๐Ÿ˜ Marathon Training Motivation โ€“ 15 Ways To Stay On Trackโ€‹

The key to pushing through those tough days is often finding small, consistent ways to reignite your passion for running and your commitment to your goal.

With this in mind, weโ€™ve compiled 15 expert tips to help you stay inspired throughout your training journey.

โ€‹๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Marathon Training Recovery: How To Recover Quickly After A Workoutโ€‹

Between your interval work, easy runs, strength training, and cross-training, you may want to take a break from your marathon training plan by the time the end of the week comes rolling around.

But then the weekend creeps up and a nice, long 15-miler is waiting for you! Thatโ€™s not the recovery time you were hoping for!

If you donโ€™t recover well and get enough rest, you can easily become injured, fatigued, sleep-deprived, demotivated, or all of the above.

โ€‹๐ŸŽฌ WATCH: 2025 London Marathon Preview + Nike Breaking4: Elite Race Picks, Streaming Tips & Course Guideโ€‹

We preview the 2025 London Marathon: elite fields, race day strategies, how to stream and watch, and the courseโ€™s legendary moments. โ€‹
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Then we break down the surprise announcement of Nikeโ€™s Breaking4 project, with Faith Kipyegon attempting to break the 4-minute mile. Michael Doyle and Alex Cyr discuss the history, stakes, and science behind it all.


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