London Marathon aims to raise over £130m and might expand to a two-day event, with 50,000+ runners already on board.
Organizers are exploring the possibility of extending the London Marathon to two days in 2027, allowing elite races on separate days and increasing charity participation. No approval has been granted yet, but the plan aims to accommodate rising demand and enhance the event's benefits.
On April 26, 2026, Kenyan athlete Sabastian Sawe has become the first to officially run a marathon in under two hours, finishing in 1:59:30 at the London Marathon. Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa has defended her women's title with a record time of 2:15:41. The event marks historic moments in long-distance running.