If you didn't snap up a Virgin London Marathon place in the ballot, don't be too disheartened and definitely don't stop training - not only is there still a chance you could be joining the crowds in the capital next year (find out how below), but there are also plenty of 26.2-mile alternatives taking place both in the UK and overseas over the next 12 months. We're here to help you run a magnificent marathon, whatever your age, ability or ambitions.
It could be still be London...
- Charity Places
Hundreds of charities would love you to run for them, and many will still have places available (why run for charity?).
Visit our extensive charity gallery to search for non-profit groups by category or locality - all the organisations listed have vast experience of supporting runners in the build-up to the marathon and on the day itself. Then use our real-life guide to making fundraising easy and watch the pounds pour in!
It could be another marathon...
Our event listings include more than 40 alternative UK marathons, nearly all with reader ratings from previous years. Plus, we also have a guide to the best spring European marathons if you fancy travelling further afield.
When you do find a marathon...
... here's how we can help...
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