London Marathon still in talks to stage 2027 race over two days

London Marathon in talks to stage 2027 race over two days

The landmark race, which marks its 46th edition on Sunday, is in talks with multiple stakeholders about ‌the feasibility of splitting the event across two days next year, chief executive Hugh Brasher said.

London Marathon still in talks to stage 2027 race over two days

April 22 : London Marathon chief executive Hugh Brasher said discussions are ongoing over a proposal to stage a one-off two-day marathon in 2027, with elite women racing on the Saturday and men on the Sunday, but stressed no final approval has yet been secured.The landmark race, which marks its 46th edition o

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Two-day 2027 London Marathon would be one-off, boss confirms - The Greenwich Wire

A two-day London Marathon next year would be a one-off to keep its “position of love” among people who live in the capital, the event’s director has said. As preparations continue on Blackheath and in Greenwich Park for the start of this year’s marathon on Sunday, Hugh Brasher said a weekend-long event would raise more […] The post Two-day 2027 London Marathon would be one-off, boss confirms appeared first on The Greenwich Wire.