How to get into The Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend 2027.

Ways in

There are 3 ways into the The Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.

1. 01

   Ballot

   Apply while the ballot is open. Places are then drawn at random from everyone who applied, and those drawn are invited to pay the entry fee.

   At this race: Entries are drawn at random from everyone who applies.

2. 02

   Qualifying time

   Run a time under the race's standard for your age and gender within the qualifying window, then apply with proof. At popular races, meeting the time doesn't always guarantee a place.

   At this race: Free elite entry for experienced marathon runners: email the organizers with details (including a link to the result/Power of 10) of where and when the qualifying time was achieved within the past 24 

3. 03

   Charity place

   Take a place from a partner charity and commit to raising a minimum amount for it. Charities usually ask you to apply and choose their runners.

   At this race: Run for charity and make every mile count; every charity offers incentives to help reach your fundraising goals, plus support and advice in the lead up to and on race day.

Ballot dates

The organizer hasn't announced the ballot dates for the 2027 race yet. Add it to your Radar and we'll tell you when they're out.

1. Ballot opens

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2. Ballot closes

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3. Draw

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4. Results

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Good for Age and qualifying

Free elite entry for experienced marathon runners: email the organizers with details (including a link to the result/Power of 10) of where and when the qualifying time was achieved within the past 24 

The organizer publishes 4 standards by age and gender. Check yours against your best time, and the window it must have been run in.

Charity places and tours

Both are guaranteed places. A charity place asks you to raise a minimum amount; a tour package bundles entry with travel and a hotel.

FAQ

When does the The Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend ballot open?

The organizer hasn't announced the ballot dates for the 2027 race yet.

Can I get into The Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend without the ballot?

Yes. Besides the ballot there are 2 other ways in. Qualifying time: Free elite entry for experienced marathon runners: email the organizers with details (including a link to the result/Power of 10) of where and when the qualifying time was achieved within the past 24 . Charity place: Run for charity and make every mile count; every charity offers incentives to help reach your fundraising goals, plus support and advice in the lead up to and on race day.

Can I get into The Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend with a qualifying time?

Yes. The organizer publishes 4 qualifying standards by age and gender; Medal lists them all with their source.

Looking for other ballots? See every ballot opening soon.