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BBC Sport to celebrate 45 editions of the London Marathon with an extended partnership to 2030 

BBC Sport and London Marathon Events have agreed a new contract extending their long-standing partnership to 2030, a deal that will include live coverage of the 50th London Marathon.     
Participant crossing the Finish Line

This partnership, spanning over five decades, is one of the longest-standing broadcast agreements in British sport.

Over the years, the London Marathon has seen more than 1.3 million finishers and a staggering total of more than £1.3 billion raised for charity.    

BBC Sport’s coverage continues to be available across all BBC platforms including linear TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sounds, 5 Live and BBC Sport website/social platforms.      

Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport, said: “Extending our deal with London Marathon Events strengthens one of BBC Sport’s most loved partnerships. It’s a cornerstone of our world-class athletics coverage and the incredible, emotional stories of people running to change lives is one of the highlights of the year.”    

Hugh Brasher, CEO of London Marathon Events, said: “Our wonderful partnership with BBC Sport dates back to the very first edition of the London Marathon in 1981 and we are delighted to extend our partnership to the 50th edition in 2030. Our work together has been extraordinary, showcasing fantastic races, inspiring millions to get active and profiling the amazing reasons that compel people to run, take on this challenge and in turn raise more than £1.3 billion for charity.”    

This year’s London Marathon takes place on Sunday 27 April, with coverage on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 08:30. Catch BBC Radio London’s extensive coverage throughout the weekend.