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Susan Egelstaff:Can Eilish McColgan become GB's greatest-ever female marathon runner?

Today, at the London Marathon, Eilish McColgan will make her marathon debut. She's already one of Scotland's most successful-ever athletes but can…

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‘The costume develops its own microclimate’: what it’s like to run a marathon in a novelty outfit

From stocky rhinos to mighty oak trees, dragging these costumes over 26 miles can be a punishing experience

The Guardian - UK

From a slinky dog to a firefighter – the 87 London Marathon record attempts

The London Marathon is taking place on April 27.

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Sammi Kinghorn on why the London Marathon is the change she needs in 2025

Sammi Kinghorn knows how tough racing a marathon is. But, seven years after her last one and despite pledging she'd never do a marathon again, the…

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Kelly Brook spills blood amid marathon preparations

Kelly Brook has revealed how she's been preparing for the London Marathon.

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‘It’s a step towards hope’: a refugee’s journey from wartorn Eritrea to the London Marathon

Hagos Kidana Abrha’s ability to run helped him to escape conflict in Africa, before a perilous trip to the UK

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London Marathon ballot 2026: How to apply and what are the criteria?

The ballot for next year’s race is now open but good luck getting a place

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London Marathon 2027 ballot: How can I enter next year’s race?

Everything you need to know about entering the ballot for the 2027 event, which could take place over two days

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London Marathon 2025 prize money: How much will the winners get?

For a second straight year, the London Marathon will have equal distribution of prize money

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Running can help bridge Westminster divide, say MPs ahead of London Marathon

Sixteen MPs and one peer will be taking on the challenge of the London Marathon on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Footballer who comforted Glenn Hoddle during heart attack to run London Marathon

Steve Sidwell will run the London Marathon in support of the British Heart Foundation, as well as the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

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London has the world's strongest marathon brand says new study

London has the world’s strongest marathon brand beating rivals New York and Paris, according to a new study.

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‘Girls will be watching over us’: Southport attack fathers to run London Marathon

David Stancombe and Sergio Aguiar are running to raise funds in memory of the three murdered girls

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Grieving fathers of Southport attack victims to run London Marathon together

‘Sometimes I talk to her, tell her, you know, keep going mate, we’re going to do this together, you will be with me, always’

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London Marathon becomes latest organisation to boycott Elon Musk's 'gutter' X platform

Event Director Hugh Brasher also confirmed transgender women will be allowed to run as females despite Supreme Court ruling

The Guardian - UK

London Marathon organisers boycott X over ‘descent into gutter’ under Musk

The London Marathon has revealed that it is permanently boycotting X

Evening Standard

London Marathon 2025 road closures: essential information for the weekend

Don’t get caught out during or before the race and make sure you have moved your car before Sunday

The Guardian - UK

Stephen Mangan: ‘With three people in a bed, who goes in the middle?’

The Split actor and children’s author on throuples, using his sons as a focus group, and running the London marathon

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Age not a barrier to exercise says octogenarian running his 28th London Marathon

Bob Smith, 80, has run the London Marathon every year since 1999 and will be raising money for a disability charity.

Evening Standard

‘We’re thinking of you’ – celebrities wish Churchtown marathon runners good luck

Gary Lineker and Gabby Logan offered their support to the runners ahead of the London Marathon.

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Widower gearing up for six running events in six months in cricket attire

Rich Williman will begin his challenge with the London Marathon on April 27.

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Father-of-three to run London Marathon for daughter who defied 8% cancer survival chance

Mr McPartland, from Eltham in southeast London, is taking on the London Marathon on Sunday, April 27 this year for Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) charity

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Noor Murad’s big year: A marathon, a cookbook and a lot of rice

The Ottolenghi alum is stepping out on her own with ‘Lugma’, a bold, nostalgic debut powered by black limes, dates and her favourite carb – just in time for the London Marathon

Evening Standard

Mark Wright reveals ambitious ‘goal’ after baby with Michelle Keegan

It will be the third time Wright has ran the London Marathon

Evening Standard

Jesy Nelson recovering after ‘successful’ surgery to help unborn twins

Her partner will raise money for the helpline Twins Trust through running the London Marathon.

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