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The 2027 London Marathon will host the UK Marathon Championships and act as the official trial for the 2027 World Championships and 2028 Olympics. The event will take place over two days, April 24 and 25, with elite races on each day. The top British finishers will be eligible for global championships.
For the 2027 World Championships, the top two British finishers in the elite races will be eligible, provided they meet the qualifying times. For the 2028 Olympics, the first British man and woman will be pre-selected if they meet the Olympic times. Full selection will depend on their performance throughout the 2028 season. Read more racing coverage.
Tom Craggs, UK Athletics' endurance lead, praised the marathon as a top platform for British athletes. Hugh Brasher, London Marathon Events CEO, highlighted the unique opportunity for athletes to compete for national titles and global selection. The event expects 100,000 participants over two days. Related: Rock, paper, scissors decides London Marathon race order.
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The 2027 London Marathon will serve as the UK Marathon Championships and trials for Beijing and LA 2028. The 2027 London Marathon will host the UK Marathon Championships and act as the official trial for the 2027 World Championships and 2028 Olympics. The event will take place over two days, April 24 and 25, with elite races on each day. The top British finishers will be eligible for global championships.
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Runner World published this brief on October 2, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated October 1, 2026.
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