How to get into the London Landmarks Half
- 2027 lotteryJun 16 to Jun 23, 2026
- ResultsJun 30, 2026
- Race dayApr 4, 2027
- 2028 lotteryJun 2027, expected
- ResultsJun 2027, expected
Every way into the London Landmarks Half
| Route | Who it's for | When | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main ballot | Anyone 17 or over on race day. One entry per person and per email address | Jun 16 to 23, 2026 (noon), results Jun 30. Next: expected June 2027 | Free to enter. £74.99 if drawn (2027) |
| Second Chance Ballot | Ballot entrants who donate the entry fee to Tommy's when entering | With the main ballot. A second draw for those not drawn first | £49.99 paid upfront, non-refundable. Not drawn twice: a running jacket worth £50, or the fee stays a donation |
| Team Tommy's | Fundraisers for Tommy's, the charity that owns the race | Provisional places now. Raising £50 early earns the first registration invitations | £350 minimum pledge, paid in by May 12, 2027. Tommy's lists no registration fee |
| Partner charity | Anyone accepted by one of the race's 800+ partner charities (2026 count) | Through each charity until its places run out | £25 to £35 registration plus a £329 to £350 pledge at the charities checked (2027) |
London Landmarks Half ballot
The ballot is the only public entry. The 2027 ballot opened on June 16, 2026, closed at noon on June 23 after a week, and results were emailed on June 30, 2026. Drawn runners pay and complete a registration form by a deadline, or lose the place.
Entering is free. Paying the fee upfront as a donation to Tommy's adds a Second Chance Ballot, cuts the fee to £49.99 if drawn in either draw, and gets a running jacket worth £50 if not drawn in both, unless you leave it as a donation. Upfront payments are never refunded, even if a drawn runner misses the registration deadline.
The organizers set no residency rule in the 2027 FAQ, and their 2026 announcement invited runners worldwide. The 2028 ballot has not been announced. Based on 2026, expect mid-June 2027.
London Landmarks Half ballot odds
Tommy's last published a full count for 2020: 74,143 people entered the ballot for a race of 14,000. Applications for 2025 were 83% higher than for 2024, and the 2024 total was passed within 24 hours of the 2025 ballot opening.
No applicant number has been published for the 2026 or 2027 ballots. The field has grown from 14,000 in 2020 to 21,500 for 2027, shared between ballot and charity runners. Tommy's says charity demand exceeds supply each year.
London Landmarks Half entry fees
The fee rose to £74.99 for 2027. Paying upfront at the ballot costs £49.99, saving £25, but that money is a donation to Tommy's and is kept if you are not drawn.
| Race | Option | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Standard, paid if drawn | £74.99 |
| 2027 | Donated upfront, with Second Chance Ballot | £49.99 |
| 2026 | Standard, booking fee included | £69.99 |
London Landmarks Half charity places
Tommy's, the pregnancy and baby charity, owns and organizes the race, and Team Tommy's is the biggest team on the day. A Team Tommy's place starts as provisional. Runners who set up a fundraising page and raise £50 early are invited first to complete the official registration, which opened in autumn 2026. The minimum pledge is £350, paid in by May 12, 2027.
More than 800 charities held places in 2026. The race's featured partners include Breast Cancer Now, Dementia UK, Alzheimer's Society, Shelter, Mind and Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. Each sets its own registration fee, pledge and deadline, and you apply to the charity.
A runner with a ballot place can fundraise for any charity with no minimum. Tommy's asks runners who win a ballot place after taking a charity place to tell it, so the charity place can go to someone else.
| Charity | Registration | Minimum pledge |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy's | None listed | £350 |
| Dementia UK | £35 | £350 |
| Shelter | £29 | £329 |
| World Cancer Research Fund | £25 | £350 |
| British Thyroid Foundation | £35 | £350 |
| Breast Cancer Now | £30 | £350 in its 2026 terms |
London Landmarks Half tour operators
The race lists no tour operator for 2027, and no operator sells guaranteed 2027 entries. Marathon Tours & Travel described itself as the official international entry and accommodation provider for the 2025 race and asked groups to contact it. It has published no 2027 package or price.
Runners from abroad can enter the ballot or take a charity place, and book travel separately. No charity-plus-travel package is listed.
| Operator | Country | Package from |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon Tours & Travel | UK, US, Australia | Not published. 2025 partner, 2027 not announced |
London Landmarks Half refunds, transfers and deferral
A public-place runner can get a refund within 14 days of the entry confirmation. After that, refunds, transfers or deferrals are only for pregnancy (up to two years), a partner's due date from one month before to two months after race day, adoption or surrogacy within three months of race day, or pregnancy loss within six months.
Transfers end at the registration deadline, usually seven to eight weeks before race day. Donations made at the ballot or registration are never refunded. Charity places follow each charity's own terms.
London Landmarks entry at a glance
London Landmarks Half entry questions
When does the London Landmarks Half ballot open?
The 2028 ballot has not been announced. The 2027 ballot ran June 16 to 23, 2026, so expect mid-June 2027.
How much does the London Landmarks Half cost?
£74.99 for 2027 if drawn, or £49.99 paid upfront as a donation to Tommy's when you enter the ballot.
What is the Second Chance Ballot?
A second draw for entrants who paid upfront and were not drawn first. Upfront payers who miss out twice get a running jacket worth £50, or leave the money as a donation.
What are the odds in the London Landmarks Half ballot?
The last full count was 74,143 applicants for 14,000 places in 2020. Applications for 2025 were 83% higher than for 2024. Later counts are not published.
Can international runners enter the London Landmarks Half?
The ballot sets no residency rule, and charity places are open to anyone a charity accepts. No tour operator sells 2027 entries.
How much is a London Landmarks Half charity place?
The charities checked charge £25 to £35 to register with a £329 to £350 pledge. Team Tommy's asks a £350 pledge.
Can I defer my London Landmarks Half place?
Only in pregnancy-related cases, or within 14 days of your entry confirmation for a refund.
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