London Marathon to be held as two-day event in 2027
The London Marathon will expand into a special two-day event in 2027 to accommodate 100,000 runners. Organizers expect the move to generate significant economic benefits and charitable donations.
Why it matters
This expansion represents a major shift for a world-class sporting event, highlighting the growing global demand for mass-participation athletic challenges.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The London Marathon was first held in 1981, when 7,747 runners were accepted into the race
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