London Marathon could be extended to two days in 2027

London Marathon organizers aim to extend event

Organizers of the London Marathon are exploring the possibility of extending the event to two days in 2027.

London Marathon considering two-day event in 2027

With more than one million people applying through the public ballot this year, the London Marathon is pondering ways to allow more people to enter.

London Marathon organizers looking at creating a two-day event for 2027

The London Marathon could become a two-day event in 2027 so more people can take part. Organizers say they are “continually exploring innovative ways” to make the event bigger “while delivering positive benefits for London.”

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London plans two-day mega 100,000-runner marathon

The London marathon could be split across two days next year to reportedly allow up to 100,000 runners to participate and raise millions more for charity.

London Marathon could be extended to two days in 2027

Organisers are exploring holding the famous race across a whole weekend rather than just the Sunday. Last year more than 50,000 runners took part.