UNCOVERED: London marathon - The Untold Story

Trainee solicitor Archie Hunt broke Dracula's 14-year marathon record in costume

Most marathon runners simply hope to finish in one piece. Archie Hunt wanted to finish fast while wearing little more than a cape and underpants. Dressed as Captain Underpants, the beloved children's book hero, he ran the London Marathon in 2 hours, 27 minutes, and 41 seconds, beating a record…

The Times of India · Oct 8

Two runners set a world record in a giant inflatable elephant at the London Marathon

Jo Robinson and Emma Langstaff made a splash at the London Marathon by donning a giant inflatable elephant costume, achieving a remarkable world record time of 4:15:40. This memorable run was motivated by Robinson's connection to type one diabetes, as her daughters live with the condition. Despite minimal training in…

The Times of India · Oct 8

An Oxford professor broke a Guinness record by running a marathon in academic dress for charity

Oxford's own Professor Alexander Betts made headlines by setting a Guinness World Record at the London Marathon, finishing in an impressive 2 hours and 55 minutes while donning academic attire. His impressive run wasn't just about speed; it raised more than £3,300 for the children’s hospice charity, Helen & Douglas…

The Times of India · Oct 7

Next year's two-day London Marathon could wreak havoc for businesses and residents across the route

Lord Duvall said that two consecutive days of disruption will have a significant impact on communities

Evening Standard · Sep 2

Google says the Pixel Watch 5 can beat Apple and Garmin for GPS accuracy — so I decided to test all three watches myself on the London Marathon course

Can Google's claims of Garmin and Apple-beating GPS really hold water?

TechRadar · Aug 29

Didn't get a place in the London Marathon 2027? Here are 5 races with the same views of the capital

From the London Landmarks Half Marathon to smaller 10km races, all is not lost for a day of running and sightseeing next year if you didn't make the ballot

Woman & Home · Jul 10

Disappointment for many after record applications for double TCS London Marathon

Some 1,338,544 ballot applications were made for the 2027 TCS London Marathon which will take place on Saturday April 24 and Sunday April 25.

Evening Standard · Jul 9

London Marathon 2027 ballot results are landing in your inbox today - here's how to know if you've got a place

The wait is finally over!

Woman & Home · Jul 9

London Marathon 2027 ballot: How do I get a place if I've missed out?

When will it take place, how many will participate - and what do I do if I fail in the ballot?

Evening Standard · Jul 9

London Marathon 2027 ballot results: Nearly 1.4million told to check emails as places are confirmed

London Marathon 2027 ballot results land today - and social media is awash with reaction

Evening Standard · Jul 9