McColgan and Weir Aim for Big Half Glory in London — 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.
Eilish McColgan seeks a third Big Half title, returning to the London race she won in 2022 and 2024. Despite a toe injury, she finished seventh in the London Marathon.
David Weir aims for a fifth Big Half win, extending his record as the event's most successful athlete. He set a course record of 46:58 last year. Read more racing coverage.
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What should runners know about McColgan and Weir Aim for Big Half Glory in London?
Eilish McColgan and David Weir lead stacked fields in London's Big Half. Eilish McColgan seeks a third Big Half title, returning to the London race she won in 2022 and 2024. Despite a toe injury, she finished seventh in the London Marathon.
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Runner World published this brief on August 5, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated August 5, 2026.
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