The Latest Breaking News from London Marathon

London Marathon in pictures: Record breakers, marriage proposals and Daddy Pig

Stunning images tell the story of the ‘greatest day in London Marathon history’

Evening Standard · Apr 26

Sabastian Sawe says ‘nothing is impossible’ after two-hour marathon record

The Kenyan defended his 2025 London Marathon title in a landmark one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds.

The Independent UK · Apr 26

Celebrities shine as they cross London Marathon finish line

Cynthia Erivo and Sir Alastair Cook reflected on the race after they ran 26.2 miles.

The Independent UK · Apr 26

How Sabastian Sawe achieved the impossible with first marathon under two hours

Sawe, the ‘silent assassin’, made history with his world-record time of 1:59.30 London Marathon, an event that changes the course of sporting history

The Independent UK · Apr 26

Sabastian Sawe of Kenya wins London Marathon in world-record time, first to finish under two hours

Sabastian Sawe of Kenya has become the first person to run a marathon in under 2 hours

The Independent UK · Apr 26

London Marathon 2026: Sabastian Sawe and Yomif Kejelcha smash two-hour barrier as Tigst Assefa sets record

Eluid Kipchoge’s previous record well beaten on streets of the capital

Evening Standard · Apr 26

London Marathon 2026: Results in full and find out where your friends and family finished

Records tumble as elites fly through the streets of the capital

Evening Standard · Apr 26

Tens of thousands pounding streets in record-breaking London Marathon

A total of 59,000 people are expected to take part in this year’s race.

Evening Standard · Apr 26

Celebrities among the 59,000 participants running the London Marathon

IN FULL

The Independent UK · Apr 26

‘A buff is so versatile’: running essentials for your first marathon – and what you don’t need

Inspired to run your first 26.2 miles? Seasoned runners share their go-to kit, from race-day shoes to free apps (plus five UK marathons you can still enter)

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26