London Marathon plans to become two-day, 100,000-runner event in 2027

The London Marathon is close to confirming a groundbreaking two-day event in 2027 that would make it the first major marathon to have more than 100,000 participants.

As a one-off version of an iconic event that began in 1981, marathon organisers have held positive talks with the London Mayor’s office and are close to confirming a running festival over the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometre) course that would involve more than 50,000 runners each day of the weekend and raise over £100 million ($190 million) for charity.

The Telegraph London