Capital gains for Hastings marathon men and women

Capital gains for Hastings marathon men and women

More than a dozen Hastings Runners made the trip to the capital last weekend to compete in the 2025 TCS London Marathon. In doing so they became part of the annual event’s largest ever field of 56,000, 45 years after its launch.

2025 London Marathon sets new Guinness World Record with 56,640 finishers

The 2025 London Marathon set a new world record for the number of finishers, with 56,640 runners completing the gruelling 26.2-mile course despite hot conditions, Guinness World Records confirmed on Sunday. The figure surpassed the previous record of 55,646 set by the New York Marathon in November.         View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by TCS London Marathon (@londonmarathon) Hugh Brasher, chief executive of Lon…

Most finishers and fastest traffic cone among confirmed London Marathon records

Michael Wiggins achieved the Guinness World Records title for the fastest marathon dressed as a traffic cone. Guinness World Records (GWR) has confirmed more than 40 records were broken at Sunday’s London Marathon, including the largest number of finishers ever. A total of 56,640 participants crossed the finish line, beating the 55,646 set by the TCS New York City marathon in November 2024. Additionally, 41 other GWR titles were broken from 87 a…

TCS London Marathon 2025 Sets New World Record for Finishers

The TCS London Marathon 2025 has officially become the largest marathon event in history, breaking previous records and thrilling sports fans worldwide. Featuring the keyword “largest marathon event,” the 45th edition of this iconic race saw an extraordinary turnout that captured global attention. Record-Breaking Achievement After the TCS New York Marathon held the record in November 2024, London has now claimed the title. Hugh Brasher, CEO of L…

London Marathon becomes world’s biggest - Access All Areas

The 2025 TCS London Marathon has broken the record for the largest number of finishers in a marathon. The marathon saw 56,640 finishers, beating the 55,646 set by the TCS New York City marathon in November. The event, overseen by Hugh Brasher’s London Marathon Events team, also saw other records broken including Zoe Cowell-Jones running the fastest marathon by a mascot (female) in a time of 3:19:18. The 2025 TCS London Marathon was already estab…