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Original Marathon IX

Original Marathon returns Saturday 7 March 2026 for only the 9th running of this historic route. Windsor Castle to White City - London's newest, oldest marathon. The first release of tickets will be in the week beginning 16 June 2025 - register your interest to be notified when we launch.

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The first EVER 26.2 mile marathon was at the London 1908 Olympic Games, the route was not re-run until 1933 to 1937 as the Polytechnic Marathon. In 2024, a pioneering group of runners set out on the first event on this historic course for over 80 years.

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In 2026, you too can run in the footsteps of legends and take part in Original Marathon IX.

How to enter:

  • LAUNCH TICKETS  - A limited number of launch tickets will be sold initially before registration will close for the ballot

  • BALLOT - The ballot details will be announced soon

  • HALF PRICE CHARITY - Skip the ballot and secure your place in the event immediately by taking a HALF PRICE charity entry for our amazing charity partner Aspire.

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