- The 2027 London Marathon will be held over two days, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 April, marking the first time the iconic race has expanded to a weekend format.
- This unique double event will allow a record 100,000 participants to take part, significantly increasing the number of runners compared to previous years.
- Organisers anticipate the expanded event will raise over £150m for good causes and generate a £400m social and economic benefit for the UK.
- Participants will be entered into a ballot for either the Saturday or Sunday race, with elite men's and women's races split across the two days.
- Hugh Brasher, CEO of London Marathon Events, described the 2027 event as a "once-in-a-generation one-time-only reimagining" of the marathon.
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