The ambition to run a marathon is very much on the rise, with a world record-breaking 840,318 people reported to have entered the ballot for a place in the 2025 London Marathon. This well exceeds the ...

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If you’ve ever wondered who runs the world, it turns out it’s a man called Nick Butter. Butter, 30, has become the first person to complete a marathon in all 196 countries recognized by the United ...

If you’ve never previously heard of Emile Cairess, chances are you know of him now. The 26-year-old cruised to third place in the elite men’s race at yesterday’s London Marathon [21 April 2024] in a ...

Runners head towards the finish line and away from Buckingham Palace during The TCS London Marathon on Sunday 27th April 2025. Photo: Ian Walton for London Marathon Events ©TCS London Marathon 2025 ...

Is running a half marathon one of your 2024 fitness goals? Well, if so and you're serious about conquering 13.1 miles (or 21km), it's time to take the plunge and commit to an actual race, as opposed ...

The fastest, easiest and funniest: something for everyone in this list of sought-after marathons in Europe as ‘fitness tourism’ becomes a top trend, per a new report. Demand for “fitness holidays” is ...

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Do you have any racecations on your calendar? If not, after reading this you might have several in the works! The best half marathons around the world are an incredible excuse to travel!! So, you’re ...

Wherever you are in the world, we can show you where to watch the London Marathon live stream for free. So while you could pay a considerable subscription fee to a local sports streaming service in ...