London Marathon to be held as two-day event in 2027
Summary
The London Marathon will be held over two days in 2027 to allow 100,000 runners to participate, doubling the usual number. This special event aims to raise over £150 million for charities and provide a £400 million boost to the UK economy.Key Facts
- The 2027 London Marathon will take place on Saturday, April 24, and Sunday, April 25.
- There were 1.33 million entries in the ballot for the 2027 race, a new record.
- The two-day event will enable more runners and charities to participate.
- Organizers expect to raise more than £150 million for charities.
- The event is predicted to add £400 million to the UK economy.
- The marathon route remains the same, running from Greenwich to Westminster.
- Ballot results will be announced in early July, with a first draw for Sunday and a second for Saturday.
- The Mini London Marathon for young runners will be held on the Friday before the main event.
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