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The Latest Breaking News from London Marathon

Teacher to run London Marathon for late daughter just weeks after heart surgery

Sophie Martin will take to the start line at the London Marathon just 10 weeks after undergoing heart surgery

The Independent UK · Apr 24

‘I want him to be proud of me’ – MP running London Marathon in brother’s memory

Josh Fenton-Glynn will run the 26.2 miles through the capital in memory of his brother, Alex English, who died in January 2025 from a rare cancer.

Evening Standard · Apr 24

London Marathon runner Sabastian Sawe sets his sights on new world record

The Kenyan is back to defend his title and could yet challenge the course record of the late Kelvin Kiptum

The Independent UK · Apr 24

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AI smart glasses will help visually impaired runners take on the London Marathon

Visually impaired runners in London are using AI powered smart glasses to support marathon training and everyday life

The Independent UK · Apr 24

It’s FA Cup and WCL semi-final time, plus mighty London Marathon feats – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24

‘Silent assassin’ Sabastian Sawe targets world record with supershoe in London Marathon

The Kenyan will run in only his fifth marathon and has Jacob Kiplimo and Tamirat Tola as his main rivals

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24

Are you feeling hot to trot? How running gear got (very, very) chic

From the marathon to the coffee run, for peak style kudos you need a niche brand

Evening Standard · Apr 24

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London Marathon heat warning: Steve Cram urges runners to hydrate ahead of 19C afternoon

London is set for sunny spells as 59,000 runners embark on the 26.2 mile course

Evening Standard · Apr 24

Which sports stars are running London Marathon 2026 today?

Legends of different disciplines unite for 26.2 miles

Evening Standard · Apr 24

When is London Marathon 2026? Start time and how to watch race for FREE today

Elites converge on capital for third major of the year

Evening Standard · Apr 24

Ballot for 2027 opens as TCS London Marathon runners prepare for warm weather

Holding a two-day TCS London Marathon is being explored for 2027 after more than one million people applied for a ballot place in Sunday’s race.

The Independent UK · Apr 24

The London Marathon 2027 ballot is open – how to apply for next year’s race

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The Independent UK · Apr 24

Tony Adams: ‘30 years ago, I was at point of no return – this is why I’m now running London Marathon’

LONDON MARATHON 2026: In his 60th year, and 30th sober, the England and Arsenal legend tells Kieran Jackson about how he helped his son overcome his own alcohol addiction, and his plans to combat a ‘metal knee’ over 26 miles on Sunday

The Independent UK · Apr 24

Friday briefing: How the boom in running culture is reflected in the London Marathon

In today’s newsletter: A surge of new runners is reshaping one of Britain’s biggest sporting moments, drawing in gen Z women who once felt the sport wasn’t for them

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 24

‘I’ll keep doing it as long as I can’: Harry Newton, London Marathon’s oldest runner at 88

Retired grocer from Macclesfield is proof that running is not just a young person’s game after only starting his journey at the age of 57

Evening Standard · Apr 23

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

T3 · Apr 23

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

The Independent UK · Apr 23

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

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Evening Standard · Apr 22

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.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22

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 Independent UK · Apr 22

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 Guardian - UK · Apr 22

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

Evening Standard · Apr 21

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 · Apr 21

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 · Apr 21

London Marathon 2027: How the ballot works for next year's two-day race

Everything you need to know about how runners will get to take part in next year’s weekend-long event

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The Latest Breaking News from London Marathon

Teacher to run London Marathon for late daughter just weeks after heart surgery

‘I want him to be proud of me’ – MP running London Marathon in brother’s memory

London Marathon runner Sabastian Sawe sets his sights on new world record

AI smart glasses will help visually impaired runners take on the London Marathon

It’s FA Cup and WCL semi-final time, plus mighty London Marathon feats – follow with us

‘Silent assassin’ Sabastian Sawe targets world record with supershoe in London Marathon

Are you feeling hot to trot? How running gear got (very, very) chic

London Marathon heat warning: Steve Cram urges runners to hydrate ahead of 19C afternoon

Which sports stars are running London Marathon 2026 today?

When is London Marathon 2026? Start time and how to watch race for FREE today

Ballot for 2027 opens as TCS London Marathon runners prepare for warm weather

The London Marathon 2027 ballot is open – how to apply for next year’s race

Tony Adams: ‘30 years ago, I was at point of no return – this is why I’m now running London Marathon’

Friday briefing: ​​How the boom in running culture is reflected in the London Marathon

‘I’ll keep doing it as long as I can’: Harry Newton, London Marathon’s oldest runner at 88

Pair charged over disruption at last year's London Marathon

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

London Marathon would consider future date change due to climate change

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

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

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

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

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

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

London Marathon 2027: How the ballot works for next year's two-day race

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Friday briefing: How the boom in running culture is reflected in the London Marathon