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Stars and Record Seekers Unite for London Marathon
26 Apr
Summary
- Record number of participants expected for the 46th TCS London Marathon.
- Celebrities and notable figures are running for various charitable causes.
- Multiple Guinness World Record attempts are scheduled for the event.
The 46th TCS London Marathon has commenced, with tens of thousands of runners embarking on the 26.2-mile course. This year anticipates a record-breaking 59,000 participants, running under sunny skies with temperatures expected to reach the high teens. Celebrities such as Cynthia Erivo and Tony Adams are among those tackling the race for charitable causes.
Unique participants are set to attempt numerous Guinness World Records. Notably, Daddy Pig from Peppa Pig is running in a special costume for the National Deaf Children's Society. Last year's event set a record for the most finishers, and organizers aim to surpass that. The marathon is also recognized as its most inclusive yet, with over 1,900 participants registered with disabilities.
Significant fundraising continues, with last year's event raising £87.3 million, bringing the total to £1.4 billion since 1981. The designated charity for 2026, Marie Curie, aims to raise £2 million. Spectators are also encouraged to participate in blood donation drives.
