London Marathon Eyes Historic Two-Day Event in 2027 with 100,000 Runners

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The London Marathon is considering a two-day event in 2027, potentially hosting 100,000 runners and raising over £130m for charity.

The London Marathon is in advanced talks to host a two-day event in 2027, dubbed the Double London Marathon, which could see a record 100,000 amateur runners participate over the weekend of April 24-25.

The proposed event, if approved, would allow 50,000 runners to take part each day. The elite men's and women's races would be staged on separate days, showcasing both top-level and grassroots sport.

Last year, a record 56,540 finishers raised £87.3m for charity, making London the world's largest annual one-day fundraising event. The goal for 2027 is to raise more than £130m for charity and deliver a significant boost to London's wellbeing and economy.

The plan has garnered support from the mayor's office and could provide a unique opportunity to promote unity and community across the country. Over 1.1m people entered the public ballot to run in 2026, with many left disappointed due to the event's soaring popularity.

The London Marathon's chief executive, Hugh Brasher, stated: “The TCS London Marathon is the world's most popular marathon, and we are always exploring innovative ways to enable more people to take part and to deliver positive benefits for London.”