- A record number of more than 59,000 participants are expected to take part in the TCS London Marathon, with organisers hoping to surpass last year's Guinness World Record for the most finishers.
- Celebrities such as Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, former England footballer Tony Adams, and cricketer Sir Alastair Cook are among those running, alongside "The Body Coach" Joe Wicks and Daddy Pig.
- The event is set to be the most inclusive in its history, with over 1,900 disabled participants registered, and runners advised to stay hydrated due to warm weather forecasts.
- A total of 76 participants will attempt to break 73 Guinness World Records, including Jennifer Ferris running with a double mastectomy and Mark Goulder attempting the fastest blindfolded marathon.
- Last year's marathon raised a record £87.3 million, contributing to a cumulative total of £1.4 billion, with Marie Curie set as the 2026 charity of the year, aiming to raise £2 million.
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