A two-day London Marathon next year would be a one-off to keep its “position of love” among people who live in the capital, the event’s director has said. As preparations continue on Blackheath and in Greenwich Park for the start of this year’s marathon on Sunday, Hugh Brasher said a weekend-long event would raise more […]
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Earlier start for London Marathon 2025 – but engineering work disrupts trains
There will be an earlier start and slightly different route for this year’s London Marathon – but engineering works on a key rail route through the capital will mean disruption for people heading to watch the race. Organisers hope this year’s race, beginning from Blackheath, will be the biggest yet, surpassing the 53,700 people who […]
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The Big Half: New half-marathon from Tower Bridge to Greenwich
The London Marathon is the best day of the year in this part of south-east London, right? So wouldn’t it be great if there was another one? And no, not the return of Run to the Beat. Just announced today, and coming on 4 March 2018, is The Big Half – a half-marathon using the […]
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The Dear Leader keeps it shipshape on marathon day
A gorgeous day for the London Marathon – a reminder of why this is easily the best weekend of the year in south-east London. People come out and cheer and chat, pubs suddenly gain jazz bands and sound systems, and for a few precious hours, overlooked streets come alive. It’s London at its very best, […]
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