so won't be taking part in 2024. Eilish McColgan, on the other hand, was due to run last year but withdrew due to a knee problem, so here's hoping she'll take part in 2024 instead. Of course, many long-distance runners may be using the Marathon as prep for the Paris...
Since the first marathon, the course has undergone very few route changes. In 1982, the finishing post was moved from Constitution Hill to Westminster Bridge due to construction works. It remained there for twelve years before moving to its present location at The Mall. TCS is the new sponsor...
The 2023 London Marathon was one of the most exciting races of the year, with a thrilling women’s finish as Sifan Hassan ran 2:18:33 in a sprint to the line, while the men’s winner, the late Kelvin Kiptum, surged to a 2:01:25 win. ...
BBC newsreader Sophie Raworth was another runner of this year to inspire people, as she has crossed the finishing line in her seventh London Marathon. She prepared for this year’s marathon by running 150 miles across the Sahara Desert(撒哈拉沙漠). “It felt really tough; it was really hot...
Movember runs year-round to stop men dying young. By representing Movember at the London Landmarks Half Marathon (LLHM) onSunday, 6th April, 2025you too can be part of the global movement. This ain't your average race. In fact, it's the only half-marathon to go through central London...
At the starting line was probably the strongest marathon field ever, but the winner "only" managed a 2.07 on that particular hot day. The London Marathon can usually be watched either via web tv, local/national channels (if in the UK) or usually on Europsport if in the rest of Europe....
The White City site is now home to the BBC with the only evidence being the marathon finishing line. [images courtesy of Getty] Two World Wars later saw the Olympics return after a 12-year absence for the games in 1948 in what became known as the ‘Austerity Games’. Still reeling ...
Places to go to watch the London Marathon THE START:This is a good call. It can be even more exciting than the finish line, with runners lining up, bursting with energy. As there are different start areas (have alook hereto see their location), it's not as congested. You won't be ...
Please note that some parts of the route – including the areas by Cutty Sark and St James's Park – do get very busy on Marathon Day.Accessible viewing areas for spectators with disabilities There are five accessible viewing areas on the course at the locations below. Location what3words ...
The London Marathon has taken place every year since 1981.At the first one,just 6,225 people completed the course,and since then it has grown into one of the most important sporting events in the world.Each winner receives $500,000 in prize money....