Theguardian iconTheguardianJun 19, 2026

London Marathon confirms expansion to two-day event in 2027

That will be welcome news for the 1.3 million people who have applied through the ballot, although their chances of getting a place on the start line will still be considerably less than 10%.

London Marathon confirms expansion to two-day event in 2027

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That will be welcome news for the 1.3 million people who have applied through the ballot, although their chances of getting a place on the start line will still be considerably less than 10%.

Race will be staged over two days on 24-25 April Move will enable a record 100,000 runners to take part The London Marathon has confirmed that next year's race will be staged over two days to enable a...

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That will be welcome news for the 1.3 million people who have applied through the ballot, although their chances of getting a place on the start line will still be considerably less than 10%. Race will be staged over two days on 24-25 April Move will enable a record 100,000 runners to take part The London Marathon has confirmed that next year's race will be staged over two days to enable a record 100,000 runners to take part and raise tens of millions more for charity.

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Race will be staged over two days on 24-25 April Move will enable a record 100,000 runners to take part The London Marathon has confirmed that next year's race will be staged over two days to enable a record 100,000 runners to take part and raise tens of millions more for charity.

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