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Didn’t Get Into the Marathon Ballot? Here Are Your Options

Missed out in the marathon ballot? You’re definitely not alone. In this episode, we break down the reality of marathon ballot odds, why getting into the biggest races is harder than ever, and most importantly — the different ways you can still run a World Marathon Major without a ballot place.

We dive into the latest marathon statistics, acceptance rates, and demand for races like the London Marathon, Berlin Marathon, New York City Marathon, Chicago Marathon and more. We also explore alternative entry routes including charity places, tour operators, qualifying times, good for age entries…

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