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Cynthia Erivo and Tony Adams among more than 59,000 to run London Marathon

A record number of participants are expected to take part in this year’s event, as temperatures are forecast to hit the high teens.

Evening Standard

Cynthia Erivo and James Norton among celebrities running London Marathon

Stars from the world of sport, music and TV are expected to run the 26.2 route on Sunday.

Evening Standard

How to track a runner in the 2026 London Marathon

Find out how to follow the progress of your loved one in this year’s London Marathon

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59,000 runners, 93,024 energy gels and £100m for charity: the London Marathon is booming

The prodigious growth of running clubs, fuelled by young women, has seen the popularity of the event sky-rocket

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Sophie Raworth's tomato red ME+EM dress is the pop of colour your summer wardrobe needs

She wore it to the launch of her book 'Running On Air', just ahead of the London Marathon

Woman & Home

‘I want him to be proud of me’ – MP running London Marathon in brother’s memory

Josh Fenton-Glynn will run the 26.2 miles through the capital in memory of his brother, Alex English, who died in January 2025 from a rare cancer.

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Teacher to run London Marathon for late daughter just weeks after heart surgery

Sophie Martin will take to the start line at the London Marathon just 10 weeks after undergoing heart surgery

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London Marathon runner Sabastian Sawe sets his sights on new world record

The Kenyan is back to defend his title and could yet challenge the course record of the late Kelvin Kiptum

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AI smart glasses will help visually impaired runners take on the London Marathon

Visually impaired runners in London are using AI powered smart glasses to support marathon training and everyday life

The Independent UK

It’s FA Cup and WCL semi-final time, plus mighty London Marathon feats – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

The Guardian - UK

‘Silent assassin’ Sabastian Sawe targets world record with supershoe in London Marathon

The Kenyan will run in only his fifth marathon and has Jacob Kiplimo and Tamirat Tola as his main rivals

The Guardian - UK

Are you feeling hot to trot? How running gear got (very, very) chic

From the marathon to the coffee run, for peak style kudos you need a niche brand

Evening Standard

London Marathon heat warning: Steve Cram urges runners to hydrate ahead of 19C afternoon

London is set for sunny spells as 59,000 runners embark on the 26.2 mile course

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Which sports stars are running London Marathon 2026 today?

Legends of different disciplines unite for 26.2 miles

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When is London Marathon 2026? Start time and how to watch race for FREE today

Elites converge on capital for third major of the year

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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

The London Marathon 2027 ballot is open – how to apply for next year’s race

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Tony Adams: ‘30 years ago, I was at point of no return – this is why I’m now running London Marathon’

LONDON MARATHON 2026: In his 60th year, and 30th sober, the England and Arsenal legend tells Kieran Jackson about how he helped his son overcome his own alcohol addiction, and his plans to combat a ‘metal knee’ over 26 miles on Sunday

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The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: How the boom in running culture is reflected in the London Marathon

In today’s newsletter: A surge of new runners is reshaping one of Britain’s biggest sporting moments, drawing in gen Z women who once felt the sport wasn’t for them

The Guardian - UK

‘I’ll keep doing it as long as I can’: Harry Newton, London Marathon’s oldest runner at 88

Retired grocer from Macclesfield is proof that running is not just a young person’s game after only starting his journey at the age of 57

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Pair charged over disruption at last year's London Marathon

Cristy North, 38, of Nottingham, and Ivan Holland, 19, of Bristol, were charged with causing a public nuisance

I’ve run the London Marathon twice and this is the warm-weather gear I’d pack in 2026

This year’s marathon might get a bit warm

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

Daddy Pig and coach Joe Wicks on their marks to collect London Marathon bibs

Wicks is the official coach and trainer for the children’s TV character and will run alongside him for the National Deaf Children’s Society.

The Guardian - UK

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’

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