Good for Age entry for the 2027 TCS London Marathon gives faster UK residents a route into the race through a prior marathon time. Sub3-Marathon reports that men aged 18-39 need sub-2:52, women aged 18-39 need sub-3:38, and applications close at 16:00 GMT on 29 October 2026 2027 Good for Age places, deadline and qualifying times. This guide explains the standards, eligibility checks and race-weekend split so you can decide whether to apply. Start with the deadline because late entries do not count.
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Official resource:
- Check eligibility on Sub3 Marathon’s official study page — Use this page to check the study’s participation requirements.
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What time do you need?
Sub3-Marathon lists unchanged 2027 standards starting with men 18-39 sub-2:52, men 40-44 sub-2:57 and men 45-49 sub-3:02 2027 Good for Age standards and application details. Women need sub-3:38 at 18-39, sub-3:43 at 40-44 and sub-3:46 at 45-49, with older bands continuing to 90 plus.
The age band uses your age when you ran the qualifier, not your age on race day. The Running Channel explains this rule alongside the UK-resident requirement. Check your official result date against your birthday before you assume your band.
Which results count?
The Running Channel reports only marathons run from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026 count for 2027 2027 Good for Age qualifying window. A time one day outside that range does not qualify, even if it beats the standard.
The race must be an in-person event on a certified course. The Running Channel ties certification to AIMS or an equivalent national body. Virtual runs, uncertified routes and non-marathon distances do not meet the rule.
How do you apply?
Applications opened at 16:00 GMT on 1 October 2026. Sub3-Marathon notes entries close at 16:00 GMT on 29 October 2026, then organisers review entries and invite successful runners to register.
Keep your official result link or certificate ready because review depends on verifiable times. Apply once and keep your contact details current while decisions are made.
- Confirm UK residency and your qualifier age band.
- Check your result date and certified course status.
- Submit the Good for Age application before the cutoff and wait for the invitation decision.
What happens on race weekend?
UKRunChat reports the 2027 race is a one-off two-day event on 24-25 April 2027 2027 two-day elite race schedule. Men's Championship and Good for Age races run on Saturday 24 April. Women's equivalents run Sunday 25 April, with mass starters spread across both days.
Only 6,000 Good for Age places exist, split equally between men and women. Sub3-Marathon puts the split at 3,000 men's and 3,000 women's entries within a 100,000-runner weekend. That source adds that meeting the standard only permits application, with oversubscribed bands decided fastest-first.