London Bids to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships — image accompanying Athletics Weekly's report. Image accompanying Athletics Weekly’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
London has submitted its final bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships at the London Stadium, Athletics Weekly reports. The venue hosted the 2012 Olympics. West Ham United agreed to share the stadium despite a clash with the football season.
The bid includes mass-participation events across the UK. Hugh Brasher of London Marathon Events says the event could generate over £400 million in economic and social benefits. Esther Britten of UK Sport highlights the potential to inspire millions and drive meaningful impact. Read more racing coverage.
World Athletics will confirm the host city in September. London's bid highlights its history of hosting major events, including the 2012 Olympics and the 2017 World Championships. Related: LA28 Ticket Registrations Hit 12 Million Ahead of Olympics.
This original Runner World brief is based on reporting from Athletics Weekly. Visit the source for its complete reporting, context and any later corrections.
Reader questions
Questions about this report
What should runners know about London Bids to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships?
London submits final bid to host the event at the London Stadium. London has submitted its final bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships at the London Stadium, Athletics Weekly reports. The venue hosted the 2012 Olympics. West Ham United agreed to share the stadium despite a clash with the football season.
When did Runner World publish this racing brief?
Runner World published this brief on August 6, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated August 6, 2026.
Where can readers find the complete original report?
This summary is based on reporting from Athletics Weekly. The attributed source link in the article leads to the publisher’s complete report.
THE WEEKLY BRIEFING
Start the week a step ahead.
A concise edit of the running stories worth knowing, sent every Monday.
