It’s London Marathon week which means the general ballot for the 2023 London Marathon opens on Saturday 1st October. The ballot is usually only open for 1 week so be quick if you want to try and get a place for the 2023 race. Note the race will be back to the traditional springtime from next year and will take place on 23rd April.

Applications for the 2023 London Marathon ‘Good for Age’ are also open now and close on Friday 7th October at 17:00.
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Finally, good luck to the 9 Heaton Harriers running the 2022 London Marathon on Sunday. They have put in a tremendous effort training for this event so watch out for them on the TV coverage or follow them mile by mile on the official London Marathon App.
Runner | Bib Number |
Nicola Brady | 39016 |
Ruth Bruce | 11533 |
Matt Hetherington | 2844 |
John James | 41861 |
Eddie Knight | 8573 |
James 'Marshall' Leitch | 26883 |
Magnus McGillivray | 32207 |
James McKenzie | 1388 |
Fiona Toland-Mitchell | 15321 |
Xena Marshall is also running the ‘Virtual’ London Marathon, good luck Xena!