00:02London Marathon organisers are considering staging the world-famous race across two days as part of efforts to meet growing
00:11demand.
00:12Now, no formal approval has been granted, but officials have indicated that discussions are underway to explore how more runners
00:20could be accommodated in future events.
00:24The move follows unprecedented interest in the 2026 race, with a record 1.1 million people applying through the public
00:33ballot, marking a significant rise on the previous year.
00:38Organisers have said that the marathon remains the most popular of its kind globally, and that they continue to examine
00:45innovative ways to expand participation while maintaining benefits for the capital.
00:52It's understood that the conservations with partners and stakeholders are focused on the possibility of introducing a two-day format
01:02as early as 2027.
01:04In the meantime, organisers have stressed that their priority remains delivering a successful 2026 event, ensuring participants have a high
01:14-quality experience.
01:17Figures from recent races highlight the scale of demand.
01:21In 2025, a record 56,000 runners completed the course, while just over 57,000 started the race.
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