The 2024 London Marathon marked a record-breaking event with over 50,000 participants, including celebrities and politicians, who helped set 44 new Guinness World Records. Notable achievements included the fastest marathon in an inflatable costume and various other unique categories. The event also achieved a milestone in fundraising, breaking the world record for the largest single-day fundraising event in history. Over 53,000 runners finished the marathon, drawing widespread participation from amateurs and professionals alike, contributing to its success and the significant funds raised for charity.
Brilliant, uplifting piece on what it means to run the London Marathon. Feel fortunate to have done it myself! https://t.co/EsS3J5Vkz8
London Marathon sets event record with more than 53,000 finishing https://t.co/78jrOnW6rN https://t.co/JQJAGxKTCM
The London Marathon has broken a world record for the biggest one-day fundraising event. https://t.co/KjWYSra7HZ
Huge congratulations and happy #MedalMonday to the around 50,000 runners who were at this year's #LondonMarathon 🏅 Thank you to emmakirkyo, svfuller and derrickphotos_ on Instagram for these great photos. https://t.co/oaBYn2U2IY
London Marathon breaks one-day fundraising record https://t.co/9ZeCKzTSq3
London Marathon runners achieve their mission of raising thousands for charity https://t.co/xrXl06O3I6
A record number of people ran in the London Marathon on Sunday, including politicians, actors in character and amateurs in costume https://t.co/xUEwGsl5mU
The London Marathon saw 44 world records broken in an eclectic range of categories – from the fastest ever finish for a female runner to the quickest time for a person dressed as a tap https://t.co/NjaWDRkQ07
A record number of people ran in the London Marathon on Sunday, including politicians, actors in character and amateurs in costume ✍: @LucRaghallaigh https://t.co/JNN2r4EjNb
A record number of 50,000 runners participated in the London Marathon https://t.co/KvMRehQV65
London Marathon runners break 44 records - as host of famous faces complete course https://t.co/Aw9HZV0fyQ
The 2024 @LondonMarathon saw 44 Guinness World Records broken, including for the fastest marathon dressed in an inflatable costume ✍️: Sam Montgomery and @LucRaghallaigh https://t.co/iAjlkEzPmY
London Marathon 2024 sees a host of stars finish with impressive times as the Christopher Eccleston, Ruth Wilson, Joel Dommett, Harry Judd and more turn out to raise funds for charity https://t.co/l90E4eYKDj https://t.co/jCt1ZeZbgd
‘Glorious day’: London Marathon organisers hail 2024 event as records fall https://t.co/3qCxoiojjj
London Marathon 2024 sees a host of stars finish with impressive times as the likes of Christopher Eccleston, Ruth Wilson, Joel Dommett and more turn out to raise funds for charity https://t.co/ZqhtigSOdX
The celebrities and politicians who ran in this year's record London Marathon https://t.co/WmvDo1eio0
Is there a better day in London than marathon day? I’m not sure there is. Another brilliant one tackling the 26.2. Will always be inspired that so many people come out to cheer on the runners. And to everyone who ran it - you are a legend 💪 https://t.co/68m6JI1wRu
What a day! Over 50,000 runners. Whether you took part for fun, for charity, or as a pro - what an achievement🥇 & a special mention to colleagues @aluncairns @dehennadavison @eddiehughes4WN @matthancock @jeremy_hunt @duncancbaker @scullyp @edwardtimpson @jamesowild @DrCarolineJ https://t.co/Q9774SfCqW
It’s the London Marathon! We headed down to the finish line to chat to runners who had just completed the 26.2 mile race to find out how they’re feeling and if they would run it again... https://t.co/8FlPQuEROJ