London 2015

Polster

Just got an email about next years ballot opening in 7 days. If you have a GFA time from this year, should you still enter the ballot or what is the process does anyone know? Does the GFA time also guarantee entry?

Legs still sore, muscles seem to be taking it in turn to have an ache, as long as they don't all give up at once.

robinph

Polster wrote: »

Just got an email about next years ballot opening in 7 days. If you have a GFA time from this year, should you still enter the ballot or what is the process does anyone know? Does the GFA time also guarantee entry?

Legs still sore, muscles seem to be taking it in turn to have an ache, as long as they don't all give up at once.

GFA times guarantee you entry, assuming they don't change the times again. Last year the previous GFA details page disappeared without notice on the Monday after the race, this year the details are still there although showing 2014 dates.

If you have a GFA time, and are a UK resident, then you are guaranteed entry.

slingerz

for the 2015 ballot, if you are a british resident are there more places open to you?

I have a relative with the same name as I so was hoping to use him to enter that ballot for me

rainbow kirby

You're more likely to get a spot through the UK ballot than the international one, but the chances are very slim in all cases.

ThePiedPiper

Have they tightened up on the GFA rules at all, or is it still pretty much the same as 2012 and before?

slingerz

rainbow kirby wrote: »

You're more likely to get a spot through the UK ballot than the international one, but the chances are very slim in all cases.

What is involved in entering the UK ballot? What details are required in other words?

village runner

RunForestRun wrote: »

Have they tightened up on the GFA rules at all, or is it still pretty much the same as 2012 and before?

You nOw need a bill in your name with the said address on it....

robinph

village runner wrote: »

You nOw need a bill in your name with the said address on it....

Ahh yes, they changed it part way through the window for GFA registration last year didn't they.

RunRoryRun

robinph wrote: »

Ahh yes, they changed it part way through the window for GFA registration last year didn't they.

So is that the same for the non-GFA UK residence ballot?

pistol_75

slingerz wrote: »

What is involved in entering the UK ballot? What details are required in other words?

Just a UK address. This is where your magazine/reg form will be posted if successful.

Jmcmen

pistol_75 wrote: »

Just a UK address. This is where your magazine/reg form will be posted if successful.

Is it really that simple?
Its all very confusing, I have a GFA time now and really want to take this on. What about if your paying by credit card?

pistol_75

Jmcmen wrote: »

Is it really that simple?
Its all very confusing, I have a GFA time now and really want to take this on. What about if your paying by credit card?

Not to mix up the 2 I was answering in relation to the ballot. The GFA process is different (I'm not familiar with the in's and outs of it)

event

So I dont ( and wont) have a GFA entry for this next year. I live in the south. I know I can try and enter via the international ballot but if I wanted to enter as a UK resident, what details do I need to supply?

adrian522

From reading last years thread it seems you will need a UK address and telephone number.

Going down this route myself as I don't have a qualifying time

pistol_75

adrian522 wrote: »

From reading last years thread it seems you will need a UK address and telephone number.

Going down this route myself as I don't have a qualifying time

That's correct. I used a northern address.

Gijima

Assuming you use a friends UK address/telephone, do they call to spot check?

If you do get in, is there anything other that a UK bill [in your name] required? would they ask ID?

event

adrian522 wrote: »

From reading last years thread it seems you will need a UK address and telephone number.

Going down this route myself as I don't have a qualifying time

I will try and organize this.

Can you apply for a UK entry and an international one, will they cop the names?

skittles8710

Have they announced when the ballot is open for international entries? Am going to chance my luck if I can.

28064212

Is there any GFA places for international entries, or do you have to be UK resident?

rainbow kirby

28064212 wrote: »

Is there any GFA places for international entries, or do you have to be UK resident?

The guaranteed entry routes (GFA/Championship) are UK residents only.

slingerz

adrian522 wrote: »

From reading last years thread it seems you will need a UK address and telephone number.

Going down this route myself as I don't have a qualifying time

Suits me fine especially with a cousin having the same name as myself to enter under!

slingerz

is it 125,000 places for UK residents in the ballot and 5,500 places for non UK residents in the ballot?

I suppose the charity option is the only other avenue open then

Brianderunner

As I said last year make up a phone number. Have it starting with any of 075, 076, 077, 078 or 079 and ensure its 11 digits long and you're sound.

Why they need your phone number is beyond me. Maybe its a way of checking your UK legitimacy.

robinph

slingerz wrote: »

I suppose the charity option is the only other avenue open then

I saw signs within charity shops in the UK looking for runners until very recently for the 2014 event. Now finding those who those charities are might be a bit trickier for you guys, but they are out there and seemed to have places.

Of course that ups the effort and costs involved in running.

Gavlor

rainbow kirby wrote: »

The guaranteed entry routes (GFA/Championship) are UK residents only.

Not exactly correct!!

if you can get a bit creative with photoshop and have access to a uk address then you'll be fine! They look for no further proof.

adrian522

intriguing...

Zebrano

Do you have to enter via a travel agent for international lottery or can u just do it online :eek:

TFBubendorfer

Zebrano wrote: »

Do you have to enter via a travel agent for international lottery or can u just do it online :eek:

Lottery is online.
Using a travel agency is a different option altogether - agencies provide guaranteed entry, no lottery involved.

Zebrano

TFBubendorfer wrote: »

Lottery is online.
Using a travel agency is a different option altogether - agencies provide guaranteed entry, no lottery involved.

Ok cheers is that on the 22 nd aswell

carlton36

Zebrano wrote: »

Ok cheers is that on the 22 nd aswell

If your interested in going through an agency, from memory, Sports Travel International are the sole agents for Ireland so contact them directly or look on their website.

Calvin Johnson

What time does it open tomorrow?

wobblemouth

Okay, so I have the GFA time (unless they lower it again), I have a UK address and phone number, but I don't have utility bill for this address. How do I get around this?

Is it worth putting your name in for the lottery too or is it an either or scenario?

Polster

If you have a GFA, I presume you still enter the lottery to kick the process off? Is it an option while registering for the lottery to apply for GFA or does that come afterwards?

Thanks in advance for any info.

IamtheWalrus

Calvin Johnson wrote: »

What time does it open tomorrow?

I heard midnight tonight.

Polster

IamtheWalrus wrote: »

I heard midnight tonight.

think it opens for a few hours about midnight to test the system, then might close for a while before the morning

Gijima

Polster wrote: »

think it opens for a few hours about midnight to test the system, then might close for a while before the morning

Presume if u get in just after midnight-your entry will count, there's no need to retry later in the morning.

yaboya1

wobblemouth wrote: »

Okay, so I have the GFA time (unless they lower it again), I have a UK address and phone number, but I don't have utility bill for this address. How do I get around this?

Is it worth putting your name in for the lottery too or is it an either or scenario?

Polster wrote: »

If you have a GFA, I presume you still enter the lottery to kick the process off? Is it an option while registering for the lottery to apply for GFA or does that come afterwards?

Thanks in advance for any info.

I'm pretty sure you don't need to enter the lottery if you have a GFA.
Think the closing date for GFA entries is some time in July (I wish I knew this from experience :pac:)

colin32

Just planning ahead in the hope. What hotels did people use for this years marathon?

Going to try and provisionally book a room

RunRoryRun

Do I really need to stay up til midnight tonight to enter the ballot or am I safe enough doing it from work at 8am? Thanks

AK333

its open

razor12345

AK333 wrote: »

its open

Can you please post link to ballot

razor12345

AK333 wrote: »

its open

razor12345 wrote: »

Can you please post link to ballot

Have it now

Cheers

rainbow kirby

Site is absolutely creaking...

AK333

razor12345 wrote: »

Have it now

Cheers[/QUOTE

Glad you have it cos I don't know how to link stuff

I'm stuck at page 3 of 4, very slow

AK333

I'm in

rainbow kirby

All done.

Dilbert75

Ditto - put in overseas entries for myself & Mrs. D. Although my brother's living in London this year, there's no saying what continent he'll be on by the time the ballot is finalised.

RacoonQueen

rainbow kirby wrote: »

All done.

Umm if you want to run next year...I'm still mulling over *entering just in case*...so if I don't run it...

rainbow kirby

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Umm if you want to run next year...I'm still mulling over *entering just in case*...so if I don't run it...

If by run you mean "jog around in 4:30 having the craic" :pac:

Pacing Mule

Got an entry in myself. Fingers crossed.

colin32

Well I'm registered. Hopefully be successful this year