19 jun 2026
London Marathon confirms expansion to two-day event in 2027

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. 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%.
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The London Marathon will be held across two days in a special one-off edition of the event in 2027, organisers have confirmed.
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London Marathon to be two-day event in 2027
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