The Latest Breaking News from London

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

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2025

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 · Apr 27, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2025

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.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 27, 2025

'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…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 27, 2025

‘The secret is trusting the process’: Sawe wins London Marathon as Assefa digs in

Sabastian Sawe won the men’s London Marathon with a staggering injection of pace, while Tigst Assefa claimed victory in a gruelling women’s race

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2025

Pro-Palestine demonstrators arrested after red paint thrown at London Marathon

Youth Demand said two of its supporters jumped over the barriers and threw the substance in front of the men’s elite race at around 10.35am.

Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2025

London Marathon 2025: Results in full and find out where your friends and family finished

Tracking and results as more than 56,000 run 26.2 miles around the streets of the capital

Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2025

Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa wins London Marathon in women-only world record time

The 28-year-old recorded a stunning time of 2:15:50

Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2025