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London Marathon in pictures: Record breakers, marriage proposals and Daddy Pig

Stunning images tell the story of the ‘greatest day in London Marathon history’

Evening Standard

Sabastian Sawe says ‘nothing is impossible’ after two-hour marathon record

The Kenyan defended his 2025 London Marathon title in a landmark one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds.

The Independent UK

How did celebrities fare in the 2026 London Marathon? Check our complete list

The Standard compiles a full list of finishing times for the famous faces taking part

Evening Standard

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Celebrities shine as they cross London Marathon finish line

Cynthia Erivo and Sir Alastair Cook reflected on the race after they ran 26.2 miles.

The Independent UK

Inspired by today's marathon runners? Here's how to enter the London Marathon 2027

If the incredible people running today have inspired you to have a go, get your name in the ballot for 2027's race before it closes

Woman & Home

Who is Sabastian Sawe? Profile of 'so happy' London Marathon history man

On crossing the line, the Kenyan simply said: ‘I am feeling good, I am so happy. It is a day to remember’

Evening Standard

How Sabastian Sawe achieved the impossible with first marathon under two hours

Sawe, the ‘silent assassin’, made history with his world-record time of 1:59.30 London Marathon, an event that changes the course of sporting history

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Sabastian Sawe of Kenya wins London Marathon in world-record time, first to finish under two hours

Sabastian Sawe of Kenya has become the first person to run a marathon in under 2 hours

The Independent UK

London Marathon 2026: Sabastian Sawe and Yomif Kejelcha smash two-hour barrier as Tigst Assefa sets record

Eluid Kipchoge’s previous record well beaten on streets of the capital

Evening Standard

London Marathon 2026: Results in full and find out where your friends and family finished

Records tumble as elites fly through the streets of the capital

Evening Standard

Tens of thousands pounding streets in record-breaking London Marathon

A total of 59,000 people are expected to take part in this year’s race.

Evening Standard

Celebrities among the 59,000 participants running the London Marathon

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The Independent UK

‘A buff is so versatile’: running essentials for your first marathon – and what you don’t need

Inspired to run your first 26.2 miles? Seasoned runners share their go-to kit, from race-day shoes to free apps (plus five UK marathons you can still enter)

The Guardian - UK

London Marathon 2026: Sabastian Sawe breaks two-hour barrier and world record – as it happened

Sabastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa retained their crowns and broke records. Marcel Hug secured his eighth win in London while Catherine Debrunner claimed her fourth with a sprint finish

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London Marathon LIVE: Sabastian Sawe makes history with first marathon under two hours

Sabastian Sawe ran the first marathon under two hours on an astonishing day in London, with the Kenyan clocking a time of 01:59:30

Evening Standard

London Marathon 2026 LIVE: Sabastian Sawe runs first sub two-hour race as mass event in final stages

The Kenyan defended his elite men’s race title as he crossed the finish line in 1hr 59mins 30secs

The Independent UK

Don’t make these critical mistakes during your first London Marathon, expert warns

FITNESS FOCUS: You’ve made it to the big day, but traffic and pre-race hype could still derail your London Marathon debut – though not if Harry Bullmore can help it. He speaks to a fitness community founder for last-minute tips to turn your first race into a big success

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Cynthia Erivo and Tony Adams among more than 59,000 to run London Marathon

A record number of participants are expected to take part in this year’s event, as temperatures are forecast to hit the high teens.

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From Cynthia Erivo to Daddy Pig: The celebrities expected to run in this year’s London Marathon

A record number of participants are expected to take part in this year’s event

Evening Standard

Cynthia Erivo and James Norton among celebrities running London Marathon

Stars from the world of sport, music and TV are expected to run the 26.2 route on Sunday.

Evening Standard

How to track a runner in the 2026 London Marathon

Find out how to follow the progress of your loved one in this year’s London Marathon

The Guardian - UK

59,000 runners, 93,024 energy gels and £100m for charity: the London Marathon is booming

The prodigious growth of running clubs, fuelled by young women, has seen the popularity of the event sky-rocket

Woman & Home

Sophie Raworth's tomato red ME+EM dress is the pop of colour your summer wardrobe needs

She wore it to the launch of her book 'Running On Air', just ahead of the London Marathon

The Independent UK

Teacher to run London Marathon for late daughter just weeks after heart surgery

Sophie Martin will take to the start line at the London Marathon just 10 weeks after undergoing heart surgery

Evening Standard

‘I want him to be proud of me’ – MP running London Marathon in brother’s memory

Josh Fenton-Glynn will run the 26.2 miles through the capital in memory of his brother, Alex English, who died in January 2025 from a rare cancer.

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