London Marathon sets new fundraising record with £87.5m raised
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 11:06 UTC
- Sources: BBC UK News
This year's London Marathon has raised £87.5 million for charity, surpassing the previous record of £87.3 million set last year. Organisers said the continued growth reflects strong public support and the event's charitable focus. The funds will be distributed to a wide range of participating charities.
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