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London Marathon to be held as two-day event in 2027

London Marathon to be held as two-day event in 2027
BBC News Friday 19 June 2026, 05:00 UTC 1 min read
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The London Marathon will be held across two days in a special one-off edition of the event in 2027, organisers have confirmed.

The London Marathon will be held across two days in a special one-off edition of the event in 2027, organisers have confirmed.
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