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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

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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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 2026: Everything you need to know as 59,000 runners prepare for epic event

59,000 runners are preparing to tackle the London Marathon on Sunday

Evening Standard

80-year-old Sikh, inspired by Fauja Singh, to run London Marathon for first time

An 80-year British Sikh man is running the London Marathon for the first time on April 26, inspired by Fauja Singh who encouraged him to take up walking initially.

The Times of India

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.

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Daddy Pig takes on London Marathon with Joe Wicks after son George’s hearing loss diagnosis

Daddy Pig has picked up his running trainers as he hit the road with Joe Wicks to train for the London Marathon.

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

I hired a nutritionist to help me prep for the London Marathon. This is what I found

Sara Keenan worked with a nutritionist to fine tune her diet for the London Marathon. This is what she found

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

The Independent UK

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

Woman & Home

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

The Independent UK

Revealed: secret plans for two-day London Marathon with 100,000 runners

The London Marathon is in advanced talks about staging a two-day event in 2027, allowing tens of thousands more runners to take part

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'I ran my first marathon at 74 - this is why I believe it’s never too late to start'

Eileen Hieron, 82, has run multiple marathons over the past 10 years

The Independent UK

Olympic champion Sifan Hassan out of London Marathon after treadmill injury

Hassan suffered an Achilles injury while training on her treadmill six weeks ago

The Independent UK

I was diagnosed with cancer after the London Marathon – now I’m running it with my daughter

Pritpal Kaur first attempt to run the marathon in 2023 led to ‘bad back pain’ and fatigue which she attributed to the gruelling experience

Tom’s Guide

Apple just partnered with the London Marathon — here’s what it might signal for the Apple Watch

Apple just partnered with the 2026 London Marathon, which is taking place this year on April 26.

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Apple just partnered with the London Marathon and it could signal big plans for the Apple Watch

The tech giant has become an official partner of the world-famous race, hinting at deeper ambitions in the running space

Evening Standard

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

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.

The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy becomes emotional paying tribute to fathers of Southport attack victims

Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe received the Helen Rollason Award at Sports Personality of the Year after completing the London Marathon in April

Tom’s Guide

I’ve tested 17 carbon plate running shoes this year — this is my favorite racer

If you’re looking for the fastest racing shoe on the market, then right now the Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is the one I’d recommend, and I’ve tried almost every carbon plate super-shoe going.

The Guardian - UK

What quintessentially British images should go on the new banknotes? Our panel has some ideas

The Bank of England is redesigning money with new themes. So how about Lincoln Cathedral, the London Marathon … or wheelie bins, suggest Athena Kugblenu, David Reynolds, Coco Khan, Connor Myers and Henry Bonsu

Evening Standard

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.

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