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Sir Mo Farah joins London Marathon runners to help break down 'the wall'

British record-holder cheered on members of the public during the most gruelling part of the race

Evening Standard

The impossible just happened at the London Marathon

Sabastian Sawe shattered the two-hour marathon barrier in London, rewriting running history in 1:59:30

Heart-wrenching beats and record-breaking feats: The day London comes alive

LONDON MARATHON 2026 : Marathon day invariably illustrates the best London has to offer. On a day of elite-level achievement paired with grassroots stories to touch the soul, Kieran Jackson walks the streets and queries: why would we all not want another day of this?

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Full celebrity London Marathon times as Cynthia Erivo and Daddy Pig shine

Cynthia Erivo, Joe Wicks, Sir Alastair Cook and even Daddy Pig were among the famous faces running London’s streets on Sunday

The Independent UK

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

London Marathon in pictures: Record breakers, marriage proposals and Daddy Pig

Stunning images tell the story of the ‘greatest day in London Marathon history’

Evening Standard

Sabastian Sawe says ‘nothing is impossible’ after two-hour marathon record

The Kenyan defended his 2025 London Marathon title in a landmark one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds.

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How did celebrities fare in the 2026 London Marathon? Check our complete list

The Standard compiles a full list of finishing times for the famous faces taking part

Evening Standard

Celebrities shine as they cross London Marathon finish line

Cynthia Erivo and Sir Alastair Cook reflected on the race after they ran 26.2 miles.

The Independent UK

Inspired by today's marathon runners? Here's how to enter the London Marathon 2027

If the incredible people running today have inspired you to have a go, get your name in the ballot for 2027's race before it closes

Woman & Home

Who is Sabastian Sawe? Profile of 'so happy' London Marathon history man

On crossing the line, the Kenyan simply said: ‘I am feeling good, I am so happy. It is a day to remember’

Evening Standard

How Sabastian Sawe achieved the impossible with first marathon under two hours

Sawe, the ‘silent assassin’, made history with his world-record time of 1:59.30 London Marathon, an event that changes the course of sporting history

The Independent UK

Sabastian Sawe of Kenya wins London Marathon in world-record time, first to finish under two hours

Sabastian Sawe of Kenya has become the first person to run a marathon in under 2 hours

The Independent UK

London Marathon 2026: Sabastian Sawe and Yomif Kejelcha smash two-hour barrier as Tigst Assefa sets record

Eluid Kipchoge’s previous record well beaten on streets of the capital

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London Marathon 2026: Results in full and find out where your friends and family finished

Records tumble as elites fly through the streets of the capital

Evening Standard

Tens of thousands pounding streets in record-breaking London Marathon

A total of 59,000 people are expected to take part in this year’s race.

The Independent UK

Celebrities among the 59,000 participants running the London Marathon

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The Guardian - UK

‘A buff is so versatile’: running essentials for your first marathon – and what you don’t need

Inspired to run your first 26.2 miles? Seasoned runners share their go-to kit, from race-day shoes to free apps (plus five UK marathons you can still enter)

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London Marathon 2026: Sabastian Sawe breaks two-hour barrier and world record – as it happened

Sabastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa retained their crowns and broke records. Marcel Hug secured his eighth win in London while Catherine Debrunner claimed her fourth with a sprint finish

The Independent UK

London Marathon LIVE: Sabastian Sawe makes history with first marathon under two hours

Sabastian Sawe ran the first marathon under two hours on an astonishing day in London, with the Kenyan clocking a time of 01:59:30

Evening Standard

London Marathon 2026 LIVE: Sabastian Sawe runs first sub two-hour race as mass event in final stages

The Kenyan defended his elite men’s race title as he crossed the finish line in 1hr 59mins 30secs

The Independent UK

Don’t make these critical mistakes during your first London Marathon, expert warns

FITNESS FOCUS: You’ve made it to the big day, but traffic and pre-race hype could still derail your London Marathon debut – though not if Harry Bullmore can help it. He speaks to a fitness community founder for last-minute tips to turn your first race into a big success

The Independent UK

From Cynthia Erivo to Daddy Pig: The celebrities expected to run in this year’s London Marathon

A record number of participants are expected to take part in this year’s event

Evening Standard

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.

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