The results of the 2024 London Marathon ballot will be emailed to everyone who entered on Thursday 6 July.
Every year, there are a lot of disappointed people reaching for theories about why they never get a place. Every year, the conspiracy theories spread.
As 2024 ballot results are announced, London Marathon legend Dave Lock urges successful applicants to join Team Samaritans, the official Charity of the Year.
The ballot results for a place in next year's TCS London Marathon will be sent to hopefuls from 9am on Thursday.