Just because the warm weather hits, that doesn’t stop people from getting their exercise. Running has emerged in recent years as one of London’s biggest sports, with Gen Z out in front pounding the pavements on a regular basis. That’s not forgetting those prepared to go the extra mile (or 20-odd): over 1.1 million people applied to take part in the 2026 London Marathon, and there are now plans to make it a two-day event in 2027.
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