London Marathon Calls For 100,000 Runners in October
London is calling 50,000 runners worldwide to join in the virtual 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon on October 3rd. This is in ADDITION to another 50,000 participants running in the physical race in the Big Ben city. 50,000 runners seems…
Wendy Chan Shares The Mental Torture of London Marathon Virtual Race
The Virtual London Marathon 2020 was a unique event. Participants paid to participate, and would receive actual bibs, and medals and tees upon completing the race over a weekend. It was so popular that the race was sold out in…
Shura Kitata and Brigid Kosgei win London Marathon 2020
Four-time winner and world-record holder Eliud Kipchoge was top favourite in the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon but lost the title to compatriot Shura Kitata. Kipchoge kept with the top group but succumbed to a hip injury in the final…
Virtual London Marathon sold out, Boston Marathon Registration Postponed
Even the world’s major marathons have not been spared by the COVID-19 pandemic still spreading aggressively throughout the world. The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced that registration for the 2021 Boston Marathon has been postponed and will not take place…
2020 London Marathon For Elites Only, 2021 Edition Moved to Autumn
Both Kenyans Eliud Kipchoge and world record holder Brigid Kosgei will lead the elite men’s and women’s race respectively at the 40th London Marathon on 4 October 2020. The Elite races for wheelchair athletes will also take place as the…
Fate of Postponed London Marathon In Limbo
On 13 March, organisers of the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon announced the postponement of the race to 4 October 2020. However, it seems as though a further delay is possible for the highly anticipated race. “At this point, we…
Ex-Telegraph Editor and Key London Marathon Figure Dies
John Bryant, 76, who was born in the Somerset village of Haselbury Plucknett, died at his home in Surrey on Thursday after a long illness. Over four decades, his career included The Daily Telegraph editor-in-chief and roles at The Tims…
London Marathon May Be Restricted to Elite Runners Only
This year’s delayed London Marathon may now be restricted to elite runners only, race organiser Hugh Brasher has said. However, he added that this was just one of the “10 scenarios” currently being considered by his team. The 2020 edition…
London Marathon Winner Wanjiru Suspended for Alleged Doping Violation
Kenyan runner Daniel Wanjiru, winner of the 2017 London Marathon, has been provisionally suspended following an alleged anti-doping violation. Wanjiru’s sanction was announced on Tuesday by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), which confirmed he has been charged with “use of…
New Balance Exclusive 2020 London Marathon Kit Launched, Pays Homage to its 40th Anniversary
New Balance has released its commemorative London Marathon kit, paying homage to the London Marathon’s 40th year with its ruby red theme. The kit features a Windcheater jacket and training gear for runners set to take on this year’s London…
