"The 2026 London Marathon has raised 87.5 million for charities so far, surpassing the previous 87.3 million record set at last year's race. The final total for 2026 will be announced in September and is expected to hit more than 90 million."
"Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe became the first athlete to break the two-hour barrier in an official competition, winning in a world record one hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds."
"This year's edition of the race also broke the Guinness World Record title for the most finishers in a marathon, with 59,830 people completing the event."
"The National Autistic Society has been selected as the official charity for the 2027 edition of the London Marathon, aiming to make it the most inclusive marathon yet."
The 2026 London Marathon has set a new record as the largest annual one-day fundraising event, raising 87.5 million for charities. This surpasses the previous record of 87.3 million from 2025. Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour barrier in an official competition, finishing in one hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds. Tigst Assefa set a new women's world record at two hours, 15 minutes, and 41 seconds. The event also recorded 59,830 finishers, earning a Guinness World Record. The National Autistic Society will be the official charity for the 2027 marathon.
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