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New record as more than half a million apply for London Marathon ballot place

There were 578,374 applications for the 2024 TCS London Marathon, compared with the previous record of 457,861 for the 2020 event.

The Independent UK

Pictures of the week: England’s Six Nations win, the London Marathon and thrill-seeking base jumpers

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The Independent UK

Meet the scouser 10 minutes away from living her Olympic dream

Rachel Hodgkinson said her "ultimate goal" was to run a 10k in Sefton Park before winning silver at the London Marathon in 2023

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Adele Roberts shares her London Marathon medal with Dame Deborah James’ parents

The broadcaster broke the world record for fastest woman to finish the race with a stoma bag

The Independent UK

London Marathon success for Perthshire father and son

Jamie Landale and his son Hamish (18) are back in Perthshire after completing the challenge of the 2023 London Marathon

Daily Record

How To Double* Your Chances Of Getting A London Marathon Place, And Potentially Save £20

Pay your entry up front when entering the ballot to get a reduced price and a second shot at a race spot

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Sadness as London Marathon runner dies while making way home after finishing race

Steve Shanks had just completed the famous race in 2 hours and 53 minutes before he took ill

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Tragedy as London marathon runner, 45, dies on his way home

The wife of a London Marathon runner who died on his way home after completing the race has spoken of her shock and devastation.

Evening Standard

Wife of tragic London Marathon runner who died hours after race pays touching tribute

The 45-year-old runner who lived in Bingham, Nottingham, tragically passed away just hours after completing this year's London Marathon

Daily Mirror

London Marathon runner dies travelling home from the race on Sunday

Steve Shanks, 45, from Bingham, Nottingham, was described as a ‘very experienced runner’ who had completed ‘many’ marathons.

The Independent UK

London Marathon runner dies on way home after completing race - as event issues statement

Steve Shanks died suddenly whilst travelling back from the London Marathon after taking part in the race with organisers releasing a statement regarding the tragic news

Daily Mirror

The 2024 London Marathon ballot is open – here's what you need to know

Ballot entries are open for the world's most popular marathon, and we've got the answers to your questions

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Eager To Beat Your Personal Best or Achieve a New Distance Goal? I Run Most Days – 11 Best Races To Book Now

Running is *the* workout of the year - and these are the bucket list races to have on your radar.

Marie Claire

I ran the London Marathon with the Apple Watch Ultra – here's my honest opinion

How does Apple's toughest watch stack up against the fierce competition from Garmin and Coros? I had to find out.

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The Guardian - UK

London Marathon in talks to help save cash-strapped UK Athletics

Event director Hugh Brasher said: ‘We have a responsibility to the sport’ as the governing body is embroiled in a financial crisis, having lost £1.8m last year

Wales Online

Woman’s incredible weight loss motivated her to take on the London Marathon

Sarah Mainwaring has completely changed her life after her weight loss

Belfast Live

Wife's brain tumour news will 'haunt me forever', says Derry dad after London Marathon in her memory

Father-of-two from Co Derry ran London Marathon in memory of late wife Nicola

Evening Standard

How to enter the London Marathon 2024: Ballot date and how to run for charity

The next London Marathon will take place on April 21, 2024, so you have plenty of time to train

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Evening Standard

Mo Farah reveals he nearly quit during London Marathon as struggles affirm decision to retire

Fans pushed veteran to finish line in slower-than-hoped time

Daily Mirror

Sifan Hassan: 'Finishing, 100% didn’t come into my mind. I was born for drama'

Dutch track star stopped twice and was almost run over by a TV motorbike en route to the most dramatic win in London Marathon history

Daily Mirror

Full list of 45 London Marathon world records set on incredible day to mark 2023

Sunday's London Marathon provided drama, inspiration and entertainment, as a whopping total of 45 Guinness World Records were set, making 2023 another historic event

Daily Mirror

Jake Quickenden grins as he completes 'incredibly hard' London Marathon for late brother

Former The X Factor star Jake Quickenden wore a fancy dress costume for the gruelling run and described it as 'the hardest thing I've ever done'

Manchester Evening News

Mark Wright supported by wife Michelle Keegan as he 'smashes' London Marathon with brother weeks after 'warrior' premature baby arrival

Emotions were 'off the scale' as the former The Only Way Is Essex star and footballer Joshua completed the journey together

The Independent UK

Teenager describes ‘magical’ London Marathon as event’s youngest runner

Lana Dales, who turned 18 the day before the race, spoke to the PA news agency at the finish line.

The Independent UK

London Marathon fastest time smashed along with 45 Guinness World Records

A new record was set for the men’s race in London.

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