London Marathon to be two-day event in 2027
The London Marathon will be held across two days in a special one-off edition of the event in 2027, organisers have confirmed.
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""The 2027 London Marathon double is our most ambitious evolution to date - a once-in-a-generation one-time-only reimagining of what a marathon and city-wide celebration of activity can be.""
— Hugh Brasher , Executive
""London is the sporting capital of the world and I am delighted that, for one year only in 2027, the world famous London Marathon will expand into a two-day event.""
— Sadiq Khan , Politician
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The London Marathon will be held across two days in a special one-off edition of the event in 2027, organisers have confirmed.
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