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Emile Cairess targets Sir Mo Farah’s record – but London Marathon 2026 brings much-needed British rivalry

LONDON MARATHON 2026: The iconic 26.2 mile race will see Cairess joined by Patrick Dever, Phil Sesemann and more in pursuit of Farah’s prestigious mark, with the Bradford runner telling Jack Rathborn about his plans for 2026 and beyond

The Independent UK

London Marathon 2026: Emile Cairess ready to finally get his shot at Mo Farah's British record

Briton takes centre stage after pacing job for Olympic champion last year

Evening Standard

This Motorcycle Racer is Running the London Marathon in His Leathers For His Late Son

Sylvain Guintoli will run the London Marathon in his racing leathers to raise money for PASIC, after losing his child to cancer.

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Alex Yee ‘energised’ by London Marathon experience before triathlon return

The Olympic and world champion will race his first event of the year in Toronto on Saturday.

The Independent UK

The London Marathon 2026 ballot results are out: How to check if you got a place

If you entered the London Marathon 2026 ballot, check your emails for the moment of truth.

Evening Standard

This year's London Marathon finishers were way slower than last year – Strava data reveals 6 possible reasons

It’s official: runners at the 2025 London Marathon were slower than last year, and not just by a little

London Marathon breaks world record with more than 1.1 million entries for 2026

Applications for the 2026 race have increased by 36% from last year, organisers said.

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2025 London Marathon to set record for biggest annual one-day fundraising event

The 2025 TCS London Marathon event has already raised more than £75 million for charities with the final total being announced in September.

Evening Standard

London Marathon 2026 date announced: What you need to know

Getting a place is the hardest part of the marathon process

Evening Standard

McFly's Harry Judd reveals his secret weapon in London Marathon recovery - but it will cost you £1000

The drummer completed the 26-mile route around the capital in 3hr 15.20 minutes despite hot conditions

Evening Standard

How the London Marathon 2025 made the capital fall in love with running (again)

More people than ever applied to take on the mammoth feat of the London Marathon this year. Robbie Smith looks at what’s behind our collective obsession

Evening Standard

This Surprising Royal Is the Only Family Member to Have Finished the London Marathon—And They Broke a World Record

The unusual record was set during the 2010 race.

Marie Claire

Most finishers and fastest traffic cone among confirmed London Marathon records

Michael Wiggins achieved the Guinness World Records title for the fastest marathon dressed as a traffic cone.

The Independent UK

London Marathon: celebrity finishing times 2025

Famous faces find hot conditions challenging over marathon

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Paula Radcliffe shares emotional moment as daughter Isla finishes London marathon after beating cancer

Teenager Isla, 18, was diagnosed with germ cell ovarian cancer at just 13 and endured weeks of intense chemotherapy

Evening Standard

More than 40 world records broken by London marathon finishers

Ethiopian runner Tigst Assefa won the women’s elite race, setting a new record with a time of two hours, 15 minutes and 50 seconds.

The Guardian - UK

London Marathon sets world record for number of finishers

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

Evening Standard

Joel Dommett faints before reaching London Marathon finish line as stars battle 22C heat in gruelling run

The Masked Singer presenter Dommett, 39, was running to raise money and awareness for Brain Tumour Support

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Fathers of two girls killed in Southport attack among London marathon finishers

More than 56,000 participants were expected on the 26.2-mile course, including celebrities and MPs, as temperatures in London hit 22.2C on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Woman runs London marathon topless after her double mastectomy

A London Marathon runner who had a double mastectomy ran the race in nothing but her running shorts and trainers.

Evening Standard

Thousands cross finish line of London Marathon as temperatures hit 22.2C

Crowds of supporters, many holding banners, have lined the streets of the city to cheer on the runners and wave to their loved ones.

The Independent UK

Alex Yee ‘immensely proud’ after 14th-placed finish on London Marathon debut

Meanwhile, Tigst Assefa smashed the women-only world record by 26 seconds en route to gold.

Evening Standard

Thousands of runners cross the finishing line of London Marathon

More than 56,000 participants are expected on the 26.2-mile course through the capital on a warm, dry day with temperatures of up to 22C.

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I'm running the London Marathon — here are the shoes, watches and fueling products I’m using

I’m hoping to run a PR at the London Marathon — here’s the running gear and nutrition strategy I’ll be using on the day.

The National (Scotland)

'I can now call myself a marathoner': Eilish McColgan reflects on London experience

Eilish McColgan finishes eighth in her London Marathon debut, breaking the Scottish record with a time of 2:24:25 and surpassing her mother’s…

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