London Marathon to be held over two days in 2027 to accommodate record demand
Organisers have announced that the 2027 London Marathon will take place on both Saturday and Sunday for one year only. The decision follows a record 1.33 million applications from runners seeking entry into the event.
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Organisers of the London Marathon have announced that the 2027 competition will be held over two days for one year only. This decision follows a record number of applications from participants, with reports indicating more than 1.3 million people entered the ballot for next year's event.
The Daily Mail reports that by spreading the marathon across both Saturday and Sunday, organisers aim to increase participation capacity to approximately 100,000 runners. This special edition is intended to manage the high volume of interest from the running community during the 2027 season.
According to The Sun, this expansion will be in place only for that specific year. Participants who have entered the ballot for a spot on either day are expected to receive their results in July. This change allows the organisers to accommodate more runners while responding to the significant demand for entry into the annual marathon.