'My husband is 83 and has run every London Marathon - but I can't stop him'
Mac Speake is the oldest of a dwindling band of men who have run every London Marathon.
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Has the UK become a nation of runners?
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.
8 days ago
London Marathon sets world record for number of finishers
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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
Ninety thousand runners will take part in London and Manchester marathons this week-and despite months of training the events are not without risk.
9 days ago
‘The costume develops its own microclimate’: what it’s like to run a marathon in a novelty outfit
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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…
11 days ago
London Marathon boycotts X after 'descent into gutter'
The London Marathon will no longer post on X after its "descent into gutter", says race director Hugh Brasher.
12 days ago
Trans runners WILL be allowed to compete in the London Marathon as women despite Supreme Court ruling - as event organisers boycott X
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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
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- 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
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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.
14 days ago
Marathon runner Louise who had double mastectomy makes This Morning history with topless interview - defiantly insisting 'I'm here to spark discussion' after trolls told her she would 'traumatise children'
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Louise Butcher sat down in the ITV studio with hosts Ben Shephard, 50, and Cat Deeley, 48, on Tuesday.