The news desk
On October 1, 2026, Marathon Handbook reported that the 2027 London Marathon will serve as British Athletics' World Championships and Olympic trials. According to the report, the first two British men's and women's finishers next April, if they meet the qualifying time, will be selected for the Beijing World Championships; the two champions each also receive a provisional spot for the Los Angeles Olympics. This is the latest report on the event; there were no earlier reports available for comparison, so there are no numerical or wording discrepancies. The event's progress remains at the stage of the selection rules being announced, with subsequent entry lists and qualifying statuses not yet reported.
The 2027 London Marathon will serve as Britain's selection trial: the first two British men and women to finish next April will be selected for the Beijing World Championships if they hold a qualifying time, and each winner also receives a provisional place for the Los Angeles Olympics.