London Marathon
London Marathon: two exceptional success stories

London Marathon: two exceptional success stories
The standout Britons were a junior doctor and a runner overlooked for the Olympic squad
7 Oct 2021
Blind mystic ‘foresaw Donald Trump’s illness’

Blind mystic ‘foresaw Donald Trump’s illness’
And other stories from the stranger side of life
5 Oct 2020
Instant Opinion: Government’s ‘pantomime authoritarianism’

Instant Opinion: Government’s ‘pantomime authoritarianism’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 18 February
18 Feb 2020
The Decathlon: Kipchoge is the king of the London Marathon

The Decathlon: Kipchoge is the king of the London Marathon
Ten things from the world of sport on Monday 29 April
29 Apr 2019
London Marathon deaths: is it safe to run 26 miles?

London Marathon deaths: is it safe to run 26 miles?
The long-distance run, which takes place on Sunday, has claimed the lives of 12 people in its history
25 Apr 2019
London Marathon: route map, runners, where to watch, TV

London Marathon: route map, runners, where to watch, TV
Can Team GB star Mo Farah win the elite men’s race in London on Sunday?
23 Apr 2019
Mo Farah confirms he will run in the 2019 London Marathon

Mo Farah confirms he will run in the 2019 London Marathon
The Olympic star will compete on the streets of the capital as he prepares for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
20 Nov 2018

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London Marathon impostor says he ‘deserved’ his medal

London Marathon impostor says he ‘deserved’ his medal
Homeless scammer Stanley Skupien says crossing finish line was a ‘dream come true’ despite only running 14 miles
30 Apr 2018
2019 London Marathon ballot: how to enter

2019 London Marathon ballot: how to enter
The ballot for next year’s race has opened and high demand is expected
30 Apr 2018
Mo Farah sets new UK record at hottest-ever London marathon

Mo Farah sets new UK record at hottest-ever London marathon
Amateurs drop in to pubs for water as temperatures reach 23.5C
23 Apr 2018
DLR strike called off on London Marathon weekend

DLR strike called off on London Marathon weekend
Planned four-day industrial action is suspended after ‘significant progress’ in talks
20 Apr 2018
London Marathon: Mo Farah targets podium and British record

London Marathon: Mo Farah targets podium and British record
Team GB Olympic hero is up against an elite field in the men’s race on Sunday
18 Apr 2018
London Marathon runner hailed a hero for helping competitor 

London Marathon runner hailed a hero for helping competitor
Runner Matthew Rees was applauded by spectators as he helped David Wyeth walk the final 300m
24 Apr 2017
What to wear for the London Marathon 2017

What to wear for the London Marathon 2017
Soar founder Tim Soar tells us the best kit to see you through 26 miles in comfort and style
19 Apr 2017
London Marathon 2017: The route, start time and pubs 

London Marathon 2017: The route, start time and pubs
Make sure you don't miss out on the fun this Sunday with our guide to the capital's biggest run
21 Apr 2016
'Magic of the London Marathon' gets Radcliffe round 

'Magic of the London Marathon' gets Radcliffe round
Long-distance legend runs her last ever competitive marathon at the age of 41, as Sunday's event is deemed the biggest ever
27 Apr 2015
MARATHON: Katherine Jenkins hits back at jibes

MARATHON: Katherine Jenkins hits back at jibes
Welsh singer responds to columnist who called her participation in London race an act of 'self-interest'
23 Apr 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 17 Apr 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 17 Apr 2013
17 Apr 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Tuesday 16 Apr 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Tuesday 16 Apr 2013
16 Apr 2013