Latest update: 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon - Coronavirus
London Marathon Events have announced (Friday 13 March) the postponement of the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon, which was scheduled to take place on Sunday 26 April. The 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon – The 40th Race – is now scheduled to take place on Sunday 4 October 2020.
Here is the official statement which includes runner information.
Hugh Brasher, Event Director, said:
“The world is in an unprecedented situation grappling with a global pandemic of COVID-19 and public health is everyone’s priority.
“We know how disappointing this news will be for so many – the runners who have trained for many months, the thousands of charities for which they are raising funds and the millions who watch the race every year.
“We are extremely grateful for all the support we have received from City Hall, the London boroughs of Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, the City of Westminster and the City of London, Transport for London, the emergency services, The Royal Parks, BBC TV and many others as we worked to find an alternative date. The 40th Race is scheduled to go ahead on Sunday 4 October 2020.
“We know that there will be many, many questions from runners, charities and others and we ask you to please bear with us as we work through the detailed planning process to deliver the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon on its new scheduled date. We will email all runners and charities today and then update them via email by the end of next week at the latest. We will also post regular updates on our website and social media channels.”
Activity Alliance cannot thank you enough for your support and dedication so far. This is obviously very disappointing, as we know our fundraisers have been training and fundraising so hard for the last few months. We are thankful it is postponed and not cancelled. You have raised an incredible amount to date. Our Fundraising Coordinator, Sarah Edwards, will be in touch soon with further information as it becomes available.
