On March 29, 1981, just two years after the idea was conceived, the first London Marathon took place. Thousands of runners toed the line at the first ever race, with 6,255 finishers. Every year since, the race has continued to increase in size and popularity. ...
The entry fee for this half marathon is £25 per person and includes finishers medal, full race chipped timing, snacks, drinks and more! Visit theFind a Racewebsite to find out more and register. Why You Should Run A Half Marathon in 2024. Now that we have discussed the several differ...
Since then, the TCS London Marathon has grown to more than 43,000 starters and finishers, and elite runners compete for US$308,000 in prize money. Both men’s and women’s world records have been set in the race including the current women’s only world record of 2:17:01 set by Mar...
Distance running legend Eliud Kipchoge, one of the most celebrated marathoners in history, is set to make a highly anticipated return to the London Marathon this April. The 40-year-old Kenyan, a two-time Olympic marathon champion and a four-time winner o
Indisputably, one of the greatest distance runners of all time, Kenenisa Bekele of Ethiopia has announced that hell be coming back to the London Marathon. Now 40, the three-time Olympic champion on the track, who is in the latter stages of his career, wi