Tim Adams

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Over one million people apply for 2026 London Marathon

1 week ago | athleticsweekly.com | Tim Adams

AW News Over one million people apply for 2026 London MarathonPublished: 03rd May, 2025 The figure beats the previous world record of 840,318, which was set in the ballot for this year's editionAn astonishing and world record-breaking 1,133,813 people from the UK and across the globe have applied in the public ballot for an entry to the 2026 TCS London Marathon, which takes place on Sunday 26 April next year.
Five things to watch out for at the Mini London Marathon

2 weeks ago | athleticsweekly.com | Tim Adams

The renowned domestic junior event is pulling out all the stops as it celebrates its 40th edition this yearThis Sunday (April 27) marks the 45th edition of the London Marathon and, alongside the tens of thousands of runners taking part, millions will watch the race all around the world. It’s also worth noting though that, just a day before the main extravaganza, the Mini London Marathon also celebrates its 40th edition.
Holly Archer on her debut marathon in London

3 weeks ago | athleticsweekly.com | Tim Adams

An exclusive Q&A with the 2021 European indoor 1500m silver medallist, who is balancing Hyrox ambitions with her 26.2 mile debut in the British capitalFor over a decade, Holly Archer was mostly known for being a middle-distance runner on the track, specialising in both the 800m and 1500m. The pinnacle of her track success came at the 2021 European Indoor Championships in Toruń, with Archer securing a silver medal in the 1500m for Great Britain.
Mini marathon, maximum impact

3 weeks ago | athleticsweekly.com | Tim Adams

As London’s younger sibling prepares to celebrate its 40th edition, organisers are aiming to grow it to help not just unearth and nurture the next generation of athletics talent but create a healthier futureThink of the London Marathon and it’s likely that one of the first images to pop into your head will be one of a stream of runners pouring down The Mall towards the hallowed finish line, with Buckingham Palace providing a spectacular backdrop.
World record-holder Chepng'etich out of London Marathon

3 weeks ago | athleticsweekly.com | Tim Adams

The Kenyan athlete became the first woman in history to run a sub-2:10 marathon after clocking 2:09:56 in Chicago last yearRuth Chepng’etich, who shattered the world marathon record and became the first woman in history to run sub-2:10 over 26.2 miles, is out of this year’s TCS London Marathon. The 30-year-old made history at last year’s Chicago Marathon after running 2:09:56, improving Tigist Assefa’s mark of 2:11:53 by almost two minutes.
London Marathon to host UK Athletics Marathon Championships

3 weeks ago | athleticsweekly.com | Tim Adams

It’s part of a three-year agreement between London Marathon Events and UK Athletics, with the championships hosted by the London Marathon until 2027The 2025 TCS London Marathon will host the UK Athletics Marathon Championships (April 27). As part of an agreement between London Marathon Events and UK Athletics, the London Marathon will also be the trial race for the 2026 European Championships in Birmingham and 2027 World Championships in Beijing.
London Marathon announces new 2026 Good For Age times

4 weeks ago | athleticsweekly.com | Tim Adams

The qualification period and application process for both Championship and Good For Age places will be aligned for next year’s editionThe TCS London Marathon has announced new Good For Age times ahead of next year’s edition. Compared to 2025, the 2026 London Marathon Good For Age qualification marks are three minutes faster in each age bracket for men and two minutes faster in each age bracket for women. However, in both the 85-89 and 90+ categories, the times are the same as last year.
James Connor stars at Essex & Suffolk County Relays

4 weeks ago | athleticsweekly.com | Tim Adams

The superb performance from the M40 athlete leads our road round-up, with a focus on the Newport Marathon Festival, Sand Dancer MT 10km and Vets AC 5kmESSEX & SUFFOLK COUNTY RELAYS, Colchester, Essex, April 12Mohammed Elbayan led Colchester Harriers to the senior men’s title but his time of 14:49 was bettered by Braintree’s Steve Foggo with a 14:47 clocking. Both were, however, upstaged by top veteran James Connor, who started off well for M40 winners Havering with a 14:26 effort.
George James: "Put me on a fast course and I'll go quicker"

1 month ago | athleticsweekly.com | Tim Adams

The 31-year-old made his debut for Great Britain in the marathon at the inaugural European Running ChampionshipsGeorge James is only getting started. The British marathon runner, at the age of 31, made his international debut at the inaugural European Running Championships on Sunday (April 13) and it was all about performing without any limitations.
Mykolas Alekna shatters own world discus record in Oklahoma

1 month ago | athleticsweekly.com | Tim Adams

The Lithuanian improves his own mark of 74.35m and becomes the first person in history to throw over 75 metresMykolas Alekna has shattered his own world discus record by more than a metre, with a best throw of 75.56m at the Oklahoma Throws Series in Ramona (April 13). With its gusty conditions and favourable tailwinds, the meeting is a regular date in the calendar for the world’s best throwers and has become somewhat of a pilgrimage in recent years.