TCS London Marathon 2027 qualifying times
Qualifying window: 1 October 2025 – 30 September 2026. Age on race day (men 24 April, women 25 April 2027). Timing: Chip time on a certified course. Times must be under the standard.
| Age group | Men | Women | Men pace /km | Women pace /km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18–39 | 2:52:00 | 3:38:00 | 4:05 (6:34/mi) | 5:10 (8:19/mi) |
| 40–44 | 2:57:00 | 3:43:00 | 4:12 (6:45/mi) | 5:17 (8:30/mi) |
| 45–49 | 3:02:00 | 3:46:00 | 4:19 (6:56/mi) | 5:21 (8:37/mi) |
| 50–54 | 3:07:00 | 3:53:00 | 4:26 (7:08/mi) | 5:31 (8:53/mi) |
| 55–59 | 3:12:00 | 3:58:00 | 4:33 (7:19/mi) | 5:38 (9:05/mi) |
| 60–64 | 3:34:00 | 4:23:00 | 5:04 (8:10/mi) | 6:14 (10:02/mi) |
| 65–69 | 3:52:00 | 4:53:00 | 5:30 (8:51/mi) | 6:57 (11:11/mi) |
| 70–74 | 4:52:00 | 5:53:00 | 6:55 (11:08/mi) | 8:22 (13:28/mi) |
| 75–79 | 5:07:00 | 6:13:00 | 7:17 (11:43/mi) | 8:50 (14:14/mi) |
| 80–84 | 5:27:00 | 6:38:00 | 7:45 (12:28/mi) | 9:26 (15:11/mi) |
| 85–89 | 6:10:00 | 7:10:00 | 8:46 (14:07/mi) | 10:11 (16:24/mi) |
| 90+ | 7:20:00 | 7:45:00 | 10:26 (16:47/mi) | 11:01 (17:44/mi) |
Source: London Marathon Events. Standards for race year 2027, last checked 2026-09-30. This site re-checks the official page automatically and updates this table when the organiser publishes new standards.
Half-marathon standards (MyWay route only)
The half-marathon standards apply only when your qualifying marathon was TCS London Marathon MyWay (virtual); you must add an in-person half marathon on a certified course. Check the official page for the half-marathon window.
| Age group | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 18–39 | sub 1:23:37 | sub 1:44:23 |
| 40–44 | sub 1:26:00 | sub 1:46:47 |
| 45–49 | sub 1:28:09 | sub 1:48:13 |
| 50–54 | sub 1:30:32 | sub 1:51:34 |
| 55–59 | sub 1:32:56 | sub 1:53:42 |
| 60–64 | sub 1:44:23 | sub 2:05:25 |
| 65–69 | sub 1:51:34 | sub 2:19:16 |
| 70–74 | sub 2:19:16 | sub 2:47:13 |
| 75–79 | sub 2:26:27 | sub 2:56:33 |
| 80+ | sub 2:33:22 | sub 3:05:52 |
Does a qualifying time get you in?
Good for Age is open to UK residents only and capped at 6,000 places (3,000 men and 3,000 women), allocated fastest-first relative to age and qualifying time. Times must be under (‘sub’) the standard.
2027 is a two-day ‘Double TCS London Marathon’: men race on Saturday 24 April and women on Sunday 25 April 2027.
How London compares with the other majors
The same age group can need very different times at different races. Your standard for the youngest group in each race:
| Race | Year | Youngest group | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 2027 | 18–34 | 2:55:00 | 3:25:00 |
| London | 2027 | 18–39 | 2:52:00 | 3:38:00 |
| Chicago | 2027 | 16–34 | 2:50:00 | 3:20:00 |
| NYC | 2027 | 18–34 | 2:53:00 | 3:13:00 |
| Berlin | 2027 | Up to 44 (born 1982+) | 2:45:00 | 3:10:00 |
| Tokyo | 2027 | All ages | 2:22:00 | 2:50:00 |
| Sydney | 2027 | 18–34 | 2:45:00 | 3:18:00 |
Check every race at once with the marathon qualifying times checker, or plan your block with the training start date calculator.
How to run a London qualifier
- Pick an eligible, fast course inside the qualifying window — flat, cool and certified. Confirm it meets London’s rules before you enter.
- Train for a margin. Use the race time predictor with a recent half marathon; you want a prediction comfortably under your standard.
- Pace evenly. Build a plan with the marathon pace calculator and print a pace band.
- Fuel and carb-load. Plan with the carb loading and race fueling calculators.
Unofficial tool. Not affiliated with London Marathon Events. Rules, eligible races and standards are set by the organiser and can change — confirm on the official page before you apply.
Last reviewed: September 2026 · Health disclaimer