#london-marathon

#london-marathon

On Saturday Apr 25 and Sunday April 26, no trains will run between Wood Green and Cockfosters, and no trains will operate between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge all weekend. Eastbound trains will not call at Barons Court until June, requiring passengers to travel to Hammersmith first.

My grandma was my biggest cheerleader to get to do this for her and to raise awareness and to help find a cure is just the most incredible feeling.

Inge Simonsen, a 27-year-old Norwegian, officially won the first London marathon in 2 hours 11 minutes 48 seconds yesterday, the fastest time recorded in Britain for 11 years, watched by an estimated 100,000 people.

At 83, Mac Speake, the eldest Ever Present, reflects on his long journey with the London Marathon and the challenges he faces in continuing.

Runners are gearing up for the 2025 TCS London Marathon, with entry ballots already open, promising a competitive race experience for hopeful participants.

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Sawe's blistering pace shift at the 30km mark shocked competitors, allowing him to surge ahead decisively, finishing the London Marathon in an impressive 2:02:27.

A group called Youth Demand stated that their supporters threw powder paint on Tower Bridge to raise awareness for their cause during the marathon.

I am taking action with Youth Demand because I have run out of other options: thousands are being killed in Gaza, our Government is making no effort to stop it.

I gave myself a year to train because it's a long time since I've done a marathon, he told the PA news agency. Running at 60 is very different to running at 40.

I think it is going to be the most fascinating debut ever. Do I think he could break the two-hour barrier? Absolutely.

For Labour MP Cat Smith, Sunday will be her third London Marathon, yet she also has a few nerves. She says she is "fully diagnosing" herself with "maranoia" - the anxiety and fear that can hit a runner as marathon day approaches. "The last few days before you do the run you start thinking back to all the training runs and thinking 'maybe I should have done another one, or maybe I should've tried harder or worked harder'...

Runners at the TCS London Marathon can expect dry, sunny weather with highs reaching up to 22C, as the weather pattern settles across the region.

Guide dogs have made such a difference to my life. You wouldn't believe how life-changing having a dog is—mobility, confidence, companionship, and far, far more.

The London Marathon's director, Hugh Brasher, announced a permanent boycott of X due to the platform's toxic environment that contradicts the event's positive values.

"Whenever we were with her, it was always just such a warm [energy]. I always felt like she was just like the best older sister..."

The London Marathon start waves will commence from 10am to 11.30am, with staggered starts to ensure runners have ample space along the course.