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Joel Dommett turned up to film Celebrity Sabotage day after waking in ambulance during London Marathon

The comedian fainted at mile 17 of the London Marathon but still arrived on set the next day to film the hidden-camera show, where one disguise saw him pose as an armchair

Evening Standard

Mahamed Mahamed fasting in Atlas Mountains to prepare for London Marathon

The Southampton Olympian has found an ideal base in Morocco where he can lace up his trainers after mosque during Ramadan.

The Independent UK

Beloved cartoon character to run London Marathon for charity after family revelation

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Daddy Pig set to run London Marathon and raise vital funds for deaf children’s charity

Daddy Pig will run the TCS London Marathon to raise funds and awareness for the National Deaf Children's Society following the revelation that his son, George Pig, is moderately deaf

The Independent UK

Peppa Pig’s Daddy Pig to run London Marathon for charity

The dad-of-three will hit the captial’s streets on April 26 on behalf of the National Deaf Children’s Society following son George being diagnosed as moderately deaf

Evening Standard

Daddy Pig to run the London Marathon for a deaf children’s charity

Wearing a specially designed running costume, Daddy Pig’s progress during the run on April 26 will be trackable.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

Evening Standard

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.

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London Marathon 2026 date announced: What you need to know

Getting a place is the hardest part of the marathon process

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

Evening Standard

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

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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

Evening Standard

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.

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