The 2025 London Marathon achieved a historic milestone by setting a new record for the number of finishers, surpassing 55,646 participants previously set by the New York Marathon. Chief executive Hugh Brasher expressed the emotional impact and community spirit of the event, emphasizing its importance for numerous charitable causes. With over 840,000 applicants, the 2025 marathon witnessed a significant increase in interest, particularly among younger participants. Ethiopian and Kenyan runners triumphed in elite categories, while the Mini London Marathon engaged over 15,000 youth, marking the largest edition in its history.
The TCS London Marathon is the world's greatest marathon, and it is now officially the world's biggest marathon. It is difficult to put into words the emotions of today.
The good the TCS London Marathon does is unrivalled. The feeling of this day and the benefits that running gives people can change people's lives.
More than 840,000 people applied for the ballot to enter this year's race, breaking the world record of 578,304 for the 2024 edition.
More than 15,000 young people competed in the Mini London Marathon, making it the biggest since the event started in 1986.
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