That would exceed the current record of 55,646 finishers set by the New York Marathon in November. Since the first London Marathon in 1981, more than 1.3 million runners have comp

London Marathon is set to break records, as it will feature the largest field ever in the event’s history.  More than 56,000 runners are expected

The London Marathon is set to break the world record for the most participants with over 56,000 runners expected to complete the April 27 race, organisers said on Thursday.

The ever-popular London Marathon is predicted to welcome more than 56,000 participants to its start line this April

London Marathon expected to take record for biggest in the world from New York - Organisers of the 45th London Marathon on April 27 hope to beat the existing record of 55,646 finishers set by the TCS New York Marathon in November.