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Pair charged over disruption at last year's London Marathon

Cristy North, 38, of Nottingham, and Ivan Holland, 19, of Bristol, were charged with causing a public nuisance

Evening Standard

I’ve run the London Marathon twice and this is the warm-weather gear I’d pack in 2026

This year’s marathon might get a bit warm

London Marathon would consider future date change due to climate change

London Marathon Events CEO Hugh Brasher admits challenges with the weather could force an earlier spot in the calendar to improve the experience for runners, while also encouraging faster racing

The Independent UK

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Daddy Pig and coach Joe Wicks on their marks to collect London Marathon bibs

Wicks is the official coach and trainer for the children’s TV character and will run alongside him for the National Deaf Children’s Society.

Evening Standard

London Marathon organisers believe two-day event could bring £400m economic boost

Hugh Brasher, the event director, has claimed £130m could be raised for good causes, but has sounded a note of caution, saying: ‘You can lose the love, and we have to be mindful of that’

The Guardian - UK

If you’re going to wear headphones for the London Marathon, it should be these ones

I tested a pair of Shokz headphones four years ago and wasn’t a fan – could the latest edition change my mind?

The Independent UK

Am I a deluded attention-seeker? Why I’m running the London Marathon dressed as a badger

Isn’t running 26.2 miles difficult enough? Not for some. Whether it’s dressing up as a helicopter, a lobster or a pair of testicles, wearing a novelty outfit spurs many competitors on

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London Marathon 2026: All the celebrities running in this year's event

Dozens of celebrities are hoping to cross the finish line this year

Evening Standard

London Marathon 2026: All the freebies and perks runners can claim

Here’s a list of all the freebies you can claim as a TCS London Marathon runner this weekend

Evening Standard

London Marathon 2027 ballot: How to apply for next year's race

Everything you need to know if you want to secure a place for next year’s event

Evening Standard

I'm a two-time London Marathoner and here’s what I’d recommend to first-timers in 2026

From pacing to crowds to kit, here’s what actually makes a difference on your first London Marathon

EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Quirke on running the London Marathon for his mum Pauline Quirke

Pauline Quirke’s son Charlie Quirke talks exclusively about his mum’s dementia diagnosis and why he’s taking on an emotional marathon challenge for Alzheimer’s Research UK…

WhatToWatch

London Marathon weather: Runners hail 'perfect' forecast for Sunday's 26.2-mile race

Runners can expect dry and relatively cool condition this weekend as they take part in the famous race

Evening Standard

‘London Marathon place for sale’: fraudsters chase after runners’ cash

As excitement mounts for the 2026 event on 26 April fraudsters are cashing in by trying to persuade disappointed hopefuls they can run after all

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Britain’s Emile Cairess pulls out of London Marathon with injury

The 28-year-old had been set to challenge Mo Farah’s British record

Tom’s Guide

15 marathons later: the exact running gear and nutrition I swear by

Running a marathon is never easy, but using the right gear certainly helps, and I’ll be turning to my tried-and-tested favorites for this marathon season.

The Independent UK

Daddy Pig hits the road with Joe Wicks as he trains for the London Marathon

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Evening Standard

Joe Wicks says he’d love Peppa Pig cameo after becoming Daddy Pig’s London Marathon coach

EXCLUSIVE: The Body Coach reveals the special technique he and muddy puddle record-holder Daddy Pig will use on marathon day, as well as his plan to get the whole Pig family moving

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Joe Wicks to run London marathon alongside Daddy Pig for deaf charity

The 40-year-old is the official coach and trainer for the beloved children’s character and will run alongside him for the London Marathon.

The Independent UK

The rise of heat training for marathons: Can hot baths help you at London?

Amateur runners are using heat training, including the use of a regular hot bath, to improve their performances at major marathons this spring

The Independent UK

Alex Yee given key role in British record bid on London Marathon return

Emile Cairess is bidding to break Mo Farah’s British record at the London Marathon

Woman & Home

Sophie Raworth came close to writing herself off as 'too old' for running in her 40s - here's what changed her mind

A friend running the London Marathon persuaded her to try again - and she hasn’t looked back since

Evening Standard

Plans for a two-day London Marathon in 2027 with 100,000 runners revealed

The ‘double marathon’ event would allow 100,000 runners to take place across two days in April

The Independent UK

London Marathon could be a two-day event in 2027 to allow more participants

Over one million people applied to run in the 2026 event, with 56,640 finishing last year’s edition.

The Independent UK

London Marathon ‘exploring’ plans for two-day event with more than 100,000 runners

Event organisers are considering staging the London Marathon across both Saturday and Sunday next year to allow more runners

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