{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/9475d117-fcd4-4915-a6f3-923941e7aa0d/69c5d037b991732771985ef4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Will the London Marathon be a two-day event in 2027? With Rick Pearson, senior editor of Runners World UK ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61ba05fc1a8cbed4343cf0e6/1774570003785-4b4c5bcf-80b3-4ba3-a1b1-65d7caa13318.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Last year, the London Marathon ballot box achieved a personal best. Over one million applicants signed up for April’s upcoming event, and with only 10,000-15,000 places reserved for ballot entries, the competition for a spot is tougher than ever. Now, rumours are circulating that the Sunday event may become a two-day weekend as early as 2027 in order to accommodate the increased demand.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, host Tamara Kormornick speaks to Rick Pearson, the senior editor of Runner's World UK and co-host of the Runner's World podcast. The two discuss how a two-day event might unfold, tips for running novices, and also unpack the reasons why the London Marathon continues to hold its spot as the world’s most popular running event.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Evening Standard"}