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A father of three who ran the London Marathon dressed as a unicorn in 2022 is back for round two, this time as a medieval king. Jeremie Maillard's world record attempts honor both his late father and his mother battling cancer.
A trainee solicitor with a serious heart condition is attempting to break a Guinness World Record at the London Marathon while dressed as Captain Underpants. Archie Hunt is running to raise money for the children's hospital that treats his condition.
A 57-year-old woman who discovered she had leukemia during a routine work health check is now running the London Marathon with her husband to raise £25,000 for cancer research. Sandra Breene had no symptoms when doctors found her dangerously high white blood cell count in 2022.
Olympic medalist Josh Kerr just announced he wants to conquer marathons after chasing the mile world record this summer. The 28-year-old's bold vision shows how elite runners are redefining what's possible across distances.
Dan Byam Shaw will run the London Marathon dressed as one of The Felix Project's bright green food delivery vans, honoring his late brother while attempting a Guinness World Record. The charity, founded after 14-year-old Felix died of meningitis in 2016, has delivered 44 million meals across London.
Emily Webster, who beat a rare appendix cancer at 32, is running her first marathon wearing her late father-in-law's Boston Marathon jacket. The Durham professor honors Bryan Suits, who ran Boston during his own cancer treatment before losing his battle in 2023.
This year's London Marathon will feature 76 runners attempting 73 Guinness World Records in costumes ranging from drag queens to human body parts. Each record attempt carries a personal story of loss, survival, or advocacy paired with charitable fundraising.
A university worker is tackling the London Marathon in full graduation regalia to raise money for struggling students. The unusual world record attempt includes wearing a three-piece suit under his academic gown for 26.2 miles.
Matthew Akpan, a 37-year-old from Leeds with autism, is attempting his sixth Guinness World Record at this month's London Marathon while honoring his late father and raising thousands for charity. He's already broken records running dressed as a WWE wrestler and wants to prove his autism diagnosis won't limit his dreams.
Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee will pace his friend Emile Cairess at the London Marathon as he attempts to break Britain's marathon record. The two elite athletes are repaying each other's support in a heartwarming display of sportsmanship.
A drum & bass DJ is attempting to become the first person ever to DJ while running the entire 26.2-mile London Marathon, all to raise money for sick children. The wildest part? He's doing it the morning after performing a sold-out show for 2,000 fans.
The London Marathon could make history in 2027 by hosting 100,000 runners over two days, potentially raising over £130 million for charity. The proposed "Double London Marathon" would break world records while giving more people the chance to participate in the beloved race.
A County Durham athlete with a learning disability is set to make history at the London Marathon. Erica Dixon aims to become both the fastest and youngest female runner in her category to complete the iconic 26.2-mile race.
A father who beat stage four cancer is attempting a Guinness World Record at the London Marathon to raise funds for diabetes research. Giles Cuthbert will run 26.2 miles wearing 107 layers of T-shirts to honor his two sons who live with Type 1 Diabetes.
A dad who beat stage four cancer is attempting a Guinness World Record at the London Marathon by running in 107 T-shirts to fund diabetes research for his two sons. The challenge marks 10 years cancer-free and his 60th birthday.
Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa will defend her London Marathon title against Olympic and world champions in what promises to be one of the fastest women's races in history. Four of the six fastest female marathoners ever will compete on April 26.
Emile Cairess is targeting Mo Farah's British marathon record at the London Marathon after injury forced him to miss last year's race. The 28-year-old finished fourth at the Paris Olympics and believes he's already improved beyond record-breaking shape.
A new generation of British distance runners is breaking barriers and inspiring each other to aim for records once thought untouchable. Five British men have now run within two minutes of the national marathon record in just two years.