London Marathon to be run over two days in historic 2027 decision (opens original article in a new tab)

The 2027 London Marathon will be run over two days with 100,000 participants, marking a historic change from its traditional single-day format. The event will feature separate race days for different categories and aims to raise significant funds for charities and boost the economy.

• The 2027 London Marathon will be held over two days for the first time with 100,000 runners
• The event will feature separate race days for elite men and women as well as other categories
• Organizers aim to raise over £150m for charities and generate £400m economic benefit