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London Marathon considers new race for 2027

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The Independent UK · 13h ago

London Marathon considering major change to elite women’s race in 2027

The London Marathon CEO Hugh Brasher is open to the idea of a mixed race in 2027 to enable the world’s best women to target the faster, controversial world record held by the currently-banned Ruth Chepng'etich

The Independent UK · Oct 26

Why next year’s London Marathon dates have been decided by rock-paper-scissors

The 2027 London Marathon is set to be held across two days for the first time. On Wednesday, it was decided which races will be held on which day across the weekend event next April. The matter was settled with an old-fashioned game of rock-paper-scissors involving men’s marathon record holder…

The Independent UK · Sep 30

‘I can run 1:58’: Sabastian Sawe sets new target after historic London Marathon win

Sabastian Sawe has set a new target after breaking the world marathon record and urged other athletes to follow his lead and have more drugs testing

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27

Sebastian Sawe Smashes World Record in Largest Ever London Marathon

Kenyan Sabastian Sawe won the London Marathon in a record time of 1:59:30, with plans for the event to expand to two days next year.

International Business Times UK · Apr 27

London Marathon hails ‘greatest day’ as Sawe breaks two hours and records tumble

The London Marathon’s organisers have hailed the “greatest day” in the event’s 45-year history after huge crowds watched Sabastian Sawe become the first man to shatter the two-hour barrier in an official race

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26

Ballot for 2027 opens as TCS London Marathon runners prepare for warm weather

Holding a two-day TCS London Marathon is being explored for 2027 after more than one million people applied for a ballot place in Sunday’s race.

The Independent UK · Apr 24

London Marathon chief outlines why iconic race could be moved to different date in future

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The Independent UK · Apr 23

London Marathon would consider future date change due to climate change

London Marathon Events CEO Hugh Brasher admits challenges with the weather could force an earlier spot in the calendar to improve the experience for runners, while also encouraging faster racing

The Independent UK · Apr 23

London Marathon organisers believe two-day event could bring £400m economic boost

Hugh Brasher, the event director, has claimed £130m could be raised for good causes, but has sounded a note of caution, saying: ‘You can lose the love, and we have to be mindful of that’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22