London Marathon May Move to Earlier Date
Introduction
The London Marathon may change its date. It may happen earlier in the year. This is because spring temperatures are getting higher. The chief executive, Hugh Brasher, said this.
Main Body
The 2025 marathon took place on 26 April. The temperature was about 22°C. That is one of the warmest races. The warmest race was in 2018 at 24.2°C. The 2026 race will be cooler. The temperature will be between 11°C and 17°C. Brasher said they thought about changing the date for many years. The first marathon in 1981 was on 29 March. The decision will be about health and safety. They want to keep runners cool and safe from heat. The London Marathon also looked at the Paris Marathon. Paris stopped using plastic cups and bottles. They now use a refill system. London sent a staff member to Paris to learn. London uses recycled plastic bottles. They collect and recycle them. International runners must pay a carbon removal tax. They also use electric and solar generators. They research recyclable materials for T-shirts. Brasher said they need to balance people, profit, and planet. Plastic bottles are just one part.
Conclusion
The London Marathon is thinking about an earlier date. They want to stop problems from higher temperatures. They also work on other green actions. No final decision yet.