London Marathon organisers say more than 1.1 million applications have been received for 2026, smashing the record of 840,318 set by last year's ballot.

51 days ago

London Marathon sets world record for number of finishers

found 2025 › Apr › 27 (Sun) @ 19:10 UTC

a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International

Total surpasses previous record of 55,646 set in New York, and event also broke record for crowd numbers

The London Marathon’s organisers have hailed an “extraordinary” day in the nation’s capital, a…

Marathon runners 'at risk of death' experts warn - alert after 13 deaths

found 2025 › Apr › 27 (Sun) @ 12:55 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail

Ninety thousand runners will take part in London and Manchester marathons this week-and despite months of training the events are not without risk.

52 days ago

‘The costume develops its own microclimate’: what it’s like to run a marathon in a novelty outfit

found 2025 › Apr › 26 (Sat) @ 13:05 UTC

a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International

From stocky rhinos to mighty oak trees, dragging these costumes over 26 miles can be a punishing experience

A few minutes before the 2023 London Marathon began, Richard Stoate was getting into costume…

54 days ago

London Marathon boycotts X after 'descent into gutter'

found 2025 › Apr › 24 (Thu) @ 11:55 UTC

a story from BBC ✅ › BBC News

The London Marathon will no longer post on X after its "descent into gutter", says race director Hugh Brasher.

55 days ago

Trans runners WILL be allowed to compete in the London Marathon as women despite Supreme Court ruling - as event organisers boycott X

found 2025 › Apr › 23 (Wed) @ 19:50 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail

London Marathon director Hugh Brasher (inset), whose father Chris co-founded the marathon in 1981, confirmed those taking part in the mass marathon event would be allowed to self identify.

London Marathon organisers boycott X over ‘descent into gutter’ under Musk

found 2025 › Apr › 23 (Wed) @ 16:45 UTC

a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International

Trans women to remain barred from elite female races
Event director hits out at abuse aimed at Eilish McColgan

The London Marathon has revealed that it is permanently boycotting X, with event director …

London Marathon makes decision on transgender women competing at the famous race after landmark UK Supreme Court ruling

found 2025 › Apr › 23 (Wed) @ 16:45 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail

The London Marathon's eligibility policy prevents transgender women from competing in the female category in elite or championship races, as per the rules set by World Athletics.

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