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A local councillor who volunteers at a food bank ran the London Marathon and raised three times her original fundraising target to help children facing hunger. The funds will support new family programs this year.
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 Consett runner completed the Tokyo Marathon to support vulnerable children worldwide, and she's halfway to her £4,000 fundraising goal. Her community is rallying to help push the campaign across the finish line.
The 2026 London Marathon just became the largest marathon in history, with nearly 60,000 runners crossing the finish line. From world records up front to someone running in Crocs, it proved you can be both world-class and wonderfully weird.
Sally Watters has never run the Boston Marathon, but she's been part of the race for over three decades. Her passion for volunteering turned her daughter into a 22-time marathon runner and cancer fundraiser.
British Olympic runner Calli Hauger-Thackery completed the Boston Marathon in 2:43 while five months pregnant, calling it more meaningful than her European medals. She'd already won two marathons before discovering she was expecting.
Tigst Assefa just ran the fastest women's marathon in history, shattering her own world record at the London Marathon. The Ethiopian champion finished in 2 hours, 15 minutes, and 40 seconds.
Kenyan marathoner Sabastian Sawe is gunning for the world record at London's marathon this Sunday, armed with new ultra-light supershoes. His coach calls him a "silent assassin" who could make history on the streets of London.
Kenyan athlete Sabastian Sawe just made history at the 2026 London Marathon, becoming the first person ever to run a marathon in under two hours during an actual race. What was once thought impossible is now reality.
For the first time in official competition, a runner has completed a marathon in under two hours. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe made history at the London Marathon, proving what the human body can achieve.
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.
Hellen Obiri, fresh off her New York Marathon victory, is preparing to chase the world record at Sunday's London Marathon. The 36-year-old Olympic medalist has been training strategically in Phoenix to prepare for the fast, flat course.
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe just became the first person to officially break the two-hour marathon barrier, clocking 1:59:30 at the London Marathon. His historic achievement shatters what many thought was impossible in legitimate race conditions.
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.
For the first time in official competition, two runners shattered the legendary 2-hour marathon barrier at the London Marathon. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe led the way at 1:59:30, beating the previous world record by 65 seconds.
For the first time in official competition, two athletes ran a marathon in under two hours at the London Marathon. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe crossed the finish line at 1:59:30, with Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha just 11 seconds behind.
North Texas athlete Bal Joshi didn't just complete the grueling World Marathon Challenge, he set a world record running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. ---
Jacob Kiplimo, who placed second in his 2025 London Marathon debut, returns this weekend as a serious contender after winning Chicago and breaking the half-marathon world record. The 25-year-old Ugandan now has his sights set on victory and the 2028 Olympics marathon.
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.
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