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Plans for a two-day London Marathon in 2027 with 100,000 runners revealed

The ‘double marathon’ event would allow 100,000 runners to take place across two days in April

Evening Standard

London Marathon could be a two-day event in 2027 to allow more participants

Over one million people applied to run in the 2026 event, with 56,640 finishing last year’s edition.

The Independent UK

London Marathon ‘exploring’ plans for two-day event with more than 100,000 runners

Event organisers are considering staging the London Marathon across both Saturday and Sunday next year to allow more runners

The Independent UK

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Revealed: secret plans for two-day London Marathon with 100,000 runners

The London Marathon is in advanced talks about staging a two-day event in 2027, allowing tens of thousands more runners to take part

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Top distance runner to miss London Marathon after sustaining freak injury

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The Independent UK

Olympic champion Sifan Hassan out of London Marathon after treadmill injury

Hassan suffered an Achilles injury while training on her treadmill six weeks ago

The Independent UK

Sebastian Vettel and Tom Clarkson to run London Marathon for two F1-related charities

Sebastian Vettel will run the 2026 London Marathon with Tom Clarkson and his children to raise money for the Grand Prix Trust and the Brain & Spine Foundation

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I was diagnosed with cancer after the London Marathon – now I’m running it with my daughter

Pritpal Kaur first attempt to run the marathon in 2023 led to ‘bad back pain’ and fatigue which she attributed to the gruelling experience

The Independent UK

Apple just partnered with the London Marathon — here’s what it might signal for the Apple Watch

Apple just partnered with the 2026 London Marathon, which is taking place this year on April 26.

Tom’s Guide

Apple just partnered with the London Marathon and it could signal big plans for the Apple Watch

The tech giant has become an official partner of the world-famous race, hinting at deeper ambitions in the running space

Joel Dommett turned up to film Celebrity Sabotage day after waking in ambulance during London Marathon

The comedian fainted at mile 17 of the London Marathon but still arrived on set the next day to film the hidden-camera show, where one disguise saw him pose as an armchair

Evening Standard

Mahamed Mahamed fasting in Atlas Mountains to prepare for London Marathon

The Southampton Olympian has found an ideal base in Morocco where he can lace up his trainers after mosque during Ramadan.

The Independent UK

Beloved cartoon character to run London Marathon for charity after family revelation

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The Independent UK

Daddy Pig set to run London Marathon and raise vital funds for deaf children’s charity

Daddy Pig will run the TCS London Marathon to raise funds and awareness for the National Deaf Children's Society following the revelation that his son, George Pig, is moderately deaf

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Peppa Pig’s Daddy Pig to run London Marathon for charity

The dad-of-three will hit the captial’s streets on April 26 on behalf of the National Deaf Children’s Society following son George being diagnosed as moderately deaf

Evening Standard

Daddy Pig to run the London Marathon for a deaf children’s charity

Wearing a specially designed running costume, Daddy Pig’s progress during the run on April 26 will be trackable.

The Independent UK

Emile Cairess targets Sir Mo Farah’s record – but London Marathon 2026 brings much-needed British rivalry

LONDON MARATHON 2026: The iconic 26.2 mile race will see Cairess joined by Patrick Dever, Phil Sesemann and more in pursuit of Farah’s prestigious mark, with the Bradford runner telling Jack Rathborn about his plans for 2026 and beyond

Evening Standard

London Marathon 2026: Emile Cairess ready to finally get his shot at Mo Farah's British record

Briton takes centre stage after pacing job for Olympic champion last year

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This Motorcycle Racer is Running the London Marathon in His Leathers For His Late Son

Sylvain Guintoli will run the London Marathon in his racing leathers to raise money for PASIC, after losing his child to cancer.

The Independent UK

Alex Yee ‘energised’ by London Marathon experience before triathlon return

The Olympic and world champion will race his first event of the year in Toronto on Saturday.

Evening Standard

The London Marathon 2026 ballot results are out: How to check if you got a place

If you entered the London Marathon 2026 ballot, check your emails for the moment of truth.

This year's London Marathon finishers were way slower than last year – Strava data reveals 6 possible reasons

It’s official: runners at the 2025 London Marathon were slower than last year, and not just by a little

Evening Standard

London Marathon breaks world record with more than 1.1 million entries for 2026

Applications for the 2026 race have increased by 36% from last year, organisers said.

Evening Standard

2025 London Marathon to set record for biggest annual one-day fundraising event

The 2025 TCS London Marathon event has already raised more than £75 million for charities with the final total being announced in September.

Evening Standard

London Marathon 2026 date announced: What you need to know

Getting a place is the hardest part of the marathon process

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