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London Marathon: Record Breakers and Celebs Hit the Streets
26 Apr
Summary
- Over 59,000 participants expected in the largest London Marathon yet.
- Cynthia Erivo and Tony Adams are among the notable runners.
- Event aims to break Guinness World Record for most finishers.
This Sunday marks the TCS London Marathon's largest edition, with over 59,000 participants registered to run. Warm sunshine is forecast, with temperatures expected to reach the high teens, prompting advice for runners to stay hydrated and wear lightweight clothing. The marathon aims to break its own Guinness World Record, set last year with 56,640 finishers.
Notable participants include actress Cynthia Erivo and ex-England captain Tony Adams, running for charitable causes. The race is highlighted as its most inclusive, with over 1,900 individuals with disabilities registered. Last year's event raised a record £87.3 million, contributing to a cumulative total of £1.4 billion raised since 1981.
