No stranger to grueling physical challenges for good causes, Josh Patterson battled through the October wind and rain on Sunday to complete Virgin Money’s virtual London Marathon. The former Made In Chelsea star, 30, took on a specially-designed route for the endeavor, which also saw him run with a knee injury. While Storm Alex battered … Read more
Up to 45,000 runners prepare to brave heavy rain and winds as they set off on the virtual London Marathon along their own 26.2mile route after mass event was scrapped due to pandemic Annual race schedule for April 26 was pushed back to October over virus fears Elite runners will take to track in St James’s … Read more
Prince Harry sends his well-wishes to the 45, 000 people participating in the London Marathon tomorrow and thanks them for allowing the ‘extraordinary spirit’ of the event to continue to ‘shine across the globe’ Prince Harry, 36, has sent message to those participating in London Marathon Told that while runners won’t gather on streets of … Read more
A petition has been launched calling for the immediate resignation of the white CEO of the non-profit responsible for organizing the NYC Marathon amid claims of ‘institutional racism and oppression’ in the workplace. So far, the petition demanding New York Road Runners (NYRR) CEO Michael Capiraso step down has been signed by 850 people. However, critics of … Read more
London Marathon mass race is CANCELLED with only elite runners taking part in October 4 biosecure event which will take place on a different route and without roadside spectators The London Marathon will be staged on October 4 using a different route Rather than starting in Greenwich, the race will loop around St James’s Park … Read more
Court OVERTURNs Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokar Tsarnaev’s death penalty and orders new sentencing trial for 2013 terror attack that killed three and wounded 264 Federal appeals court overturned the death sentence of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Tsarnaev´s lawyers had argued that intense media coverage had made it impossible to have a fair trial in Boston They also … Read more
New York City Marathon is CANCELED due to coronavirus as Mayor Bill de Blasio applauds organizers of November race for prioritizing the ‘health and safety’ of participants The New York City Marathon scheduled for November 1 has been canceled for the first time since 2012 because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic Mayor Bill de Blasio … Read more
London Marathon chiefs admit to fears it will be ‘IMPOSSIBLE’ for the rescheduled race to go ahead – but refuse to give up hope on October date as runners are told to keep fit London Marathon organisers are still hoping to stage the race on October 4 The annual event was postponed back in April … Read more
Today should have marked the 40th edition of the London marathon, but the great sports event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. In order to support charities in spite of the cancellation, thousands around the UK have taken part in the 2.6 challenge in order to fundraise in spite of the lockdown and social … Read more
Runner, 36, completes a MARATHON in his own back garden so his training for the cancelled London race doesn’t go to waste – and even uses precious toilet roll for the finishing line James Page was training for an ultra-marathon and the London Marathon Both races were postponed so the Sidcup runner decided to compete … Read more