DRAW FOR CLUB PLACES FOR 2026

IMPORTANT: The London Marathon Events/British Athletics have yet to confirm the entry number of Club places allocated for the 2026 event. However indications are we will receive two

THE DATE OF THE DRAW WILL BE WEDNESDAY 26th NOVERBER AND WILL BE PRECEEDED BY A QUIZ NIGHT

Bar snacks will be available but will need to be pre-ordered.

Please send your proof of rejection, maybe a screenshot from the London Marathon site, along with a brief overview of how you meet the Club’s entry criteria to towner456@talktalk.net A confirmation of receipt will be sent.

Full details and eligibility criteria are shown below (slight change from last year).

1) Must have been a fully paid up first claim member of Poole Runners since 1st April 2025.

2) Must have helped the club out at least twice during the 12mth period leading up to the Club Draw. This could include (but certainly not limited to): marshalling at any of the races we host; assisting with coaching /C25k/Juniors; officiating; assisting in an admin basis (on either committee, race organisation, website, kit, awards, social media etc.); regularly leading Wednesday club group runs.

3) Must not have won our Club’s London Ballot within the last five years.

4) Must not be eligible for a Good for Age place, and must have entered the standard London Marathon ballot and be in receipt of a rejection email from them.

This is not an exhaustive list but simply ways you may help.

REJECTION SLIPS TO towner456@talktalk.net

List  of rejects slips received .

  1. Jimmy Redford
  2. Stephen Cole
  3. David Wood
  4. Kirsty Cooper
  5. Dan Richards
  6. Myles Peacham
  7. Jamie Cooper
  8. Francesca Kenway
  9. Amanda Moonsam
  10. Esref Ozdemir
  11. Jonathan Tice
  12. Tony Bevan
  13. Rae (Rachel) Bevan
  14. John Towner
  15. Peter Ferenczy
  16. Tracey Drozdowski
  17. Jim Cartwright
  18. James Hooper
  19. Steve Hawes
  20. Alan Morrison
  21. Gary Dwyer
  22. Khalil Ghabaee
  23. Marcus Watton