6th August 2020

2021 olympic marathon qualification update from british athletics

Following confirmation that the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon will be rescheduled from April to October 2021, British Athletics will be making it a priority to explore all options and review plans regarding selection next year for the Tokyo Olympic Games.

The British Athletics Olympic qualification and selection policy document is already in the process of being reviewed, with new plans regarding the marathon to now be incorporated. The selection of athletes for the marathon will still take place in 2021.

The qualification and selection policy document will be put to the British Olympic Association and British Athletics Board for sign off before being published. Further information will be made available as soon as possible.

Athletes and coaches with any queries are asked to get in touch with their performance point of contact in the first instance.