London Marathon runners were faster last year, data shows

London Marathon runners were faster last year, data shows

London Marathon runners recorded faster times between the 2022 and 2023 races, according to new data from an exercise app. Run times provided by Strava, which tracks routes and performances, show the... Read more »
London Marathon 2024: Elite runners, world record bids, GB athletes to watch, celebrities and weather

London Marathon 2024: Elite runners, world record bids, GB athletes to watch, celebrities and weather

The elite women’s race will see three of the four fastest women in history go head to head in pursuit of victory – and perhaps a world record. The women’s-only marathon world... Read more »
‘I owe them my life’: Iceland boss praises paramedics after collapsing in London Marathon | UK News

‘I owe them my life’: Iceland boss praises paramedics after collapsing in London Marathon | UK News

Iceland’s executive chairman has thanked paramedics who saved his life after he collapsed near the finish line of the London Marathon. Richard Walker had been running alongside Iceland colleague Simon Felstead to... Read more »
London Marathon 2024: Record number of runners take part in gruelling 26.2-mile run

London Marathon 2024: Record number of runners take part in gruelling 26.2-mile run

* PASSWORD Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number Show * YEAR OF BIRTH You must be at least 18 years old to... Read more »
London Marathon: Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir wins race in women’s-only world record time | Athletics News

London Marathon: Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir wins race in women’s-only world record time | Athletics News

Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir won a thrilling London Marathon in a women’s-only world record time. The Kenyan kicked for home as she turned down The Mall and won the race in 2:16:16,... Read more »
2025 London Marathon Breaking Records with Number of Applicants

2025 London Marathon Breaking Records with Number of Applicants

The 2024 London Marathon took place just over a week ago – and it’s safe to say the hype still hasn’t died down. A whopping 50,000 people turned out to run in the... Read more »
London Marathon live: Emile Cairess dedicates third place finish to cousin after coma ordeal; winner of women’s race breaks world record | UK News

London Marathon live: Emile Cairess dedicates third place finish to cousin after coma ordeal; winner of women’s race breaks world record | UK News

By Sadiya Chowdhury, correspondent Tilly Gerra is running her first London Marathon and she’s in good hands – her guide runner is on his 15th overall marathon and his ninth in London.... Read more »
Record numbers apply for 2025 London Marathon

Record numbers apply for 2025 London Marathon

A record number of people have applied to take part in the 2025 London Marathon. Event organisers said more than 840,000 applications had been received, smashing the previous record of 578,000 set... Read more »
Teacher completes London Marathon with broken leg

Teacher completes London Marathon with broken leg

A man finished the London Marathon on Sunday despite breaking his leg in the process. Adam Cunningham, a teacher from Devon, ran the marathon to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.... Read more »
London Marathon Events The Salvation Army hail record breaking clothing sustainability initiative — Retail Technology Innovation Hub

London Marathon Events The Salvation Army hail record breaking clothing sustainability initiative — Retail Technology Innovation Hub

The scheme is one of LME’s new sustainability initiatives for 2024 aimed at reducing the environmental impact of its events, with a particular focus on lowering carbon emissions, cutting waste and improving... Read more »