London Marathon 2027: Two Days, One Million Applicants The London Marathon is considering a two-day format for 2027 to meet record demand. Here’s what it means for runners, residents, and your ballot chances.

1.13 million applied for the 2026 London Marathon. Fewer than 2% got in. Now organisers are planning a two-day 2027 event — the data tells a more complicated story than it first appears. the5krunner.com/2026/03/27/l... #Running #LondonMarathon #MarathonMajors #BallotRunning

The Road to Boston starts here!

It’s the last of the 6 Majors and I need to run a 3:20 to qualify 🥵

That’s 9 mins faster than I’ve ever run and I’m now older and struggling with joint pain so this might be a bit of a challenge 😅

But I do love a challenge 🤨

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If not now, when? Entered the London lottery.

Let’s see what happens. Worst case scenario I have to run 26.2 miles again….through #London.

Best case I don’t get in and don’t have to pay an entry fee and train.

I really can’t lose

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The Case for the Smaller Race If you are feeling 'stuck in a rut' with your racing, and looking to PR, it may be time to look beyond big-city marathons! In lots of ways, those huge races just aren't designed for you to run a fast ...

Many runners structure racing around big-city #marathons, but these races have a lot of factors that may prevent you running your best.

To give yourself the best shot at a big breakthrough, learn about the types of races that will help!
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