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Record-Breaking Goals Define 2025 TCS London Marathon Eve

103 runners aim to shatter 87 Guinness World Records while the marathon itself seeks to set a new participation milestone.

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Overview

  • The 2025 TCS London Marathon, set for April 27, features 103 runners attempting to break 87 Guinness World Records in a single event.
  • Stephen Moore, a London firefighter, will run in full firefighting gear to beat the record of 4:42:05, raising funds for the Firefighters Charity.
  • Broadcaster Adele Roberts aims to achieve the fastest aggregate time to complete all World Marathon Majors with a stoma, showcasing post-cancer resilience.
  • Chris Buckle and Emma Moreton will run as a two-person slinky dog costume, targeting a sub-four-hour record while supporting Macmillan Cancer Support.
  • Paralympian David Wetherill seeks to break the fastest marathon on crutches record, highlighting disability advocacy and raising awareness for type 1 diabetes.