London Marathon confirms expansion to two-day event in 2027

The London Marathon has confirmed it will expand to a two-day event on 24-25 April 2027, allowing a record 100,000 runners to participate. The change is expected to raise tens of millions more for charity. Despite the increased capacity, the odds of securing a place remain slim for the 1.3 million people who have entered through the ballot, with acceptance rates still below 10%.