Jul 23, 2026 · 56 min · 12 segments
0:00 – Introduction 0:15 – The numbers behind the ballot: 1.3 million entries and counting 2:00 – Why "inspiring activity" is the mission, not just running a race 3:15 – The enduring power of…
Joe CondonHost
Jay StewartHost
Maybe we could just start with, you're obviously off the back of the most recent London Marathon, and so I don't get the numbers wrong, 1,338,544 entries for the next one.
And when we're when the ballot opened, and we're looking at the graphs, it was just a hockey stick kind of event.
And then when we were doing when there's a push from the BBC, for example, the runners high after the people have finished the marathon, and you know, they get to the finish line saying they're not going to do it again.
So you see these peaks, but phenomenal kind of numbers there of the number of people who really want to be part of something great, which is the London Marathon.
I think it's like one of those only situations in London or in any big city where like the mood is just incredible, vibes incredible, everyone like willing everyone to do so well.
But like mass participation, like everyone is really willing people over that line.
And when you see all these people who, you know, London becomes the best place.
Maybe we could just start with, you're obviously off the back of the most recent London Marathon, and so I don't get the numbers wrong, 1,338,544 entries for the next one.
And when we're when the ballot opened, and we're looking at the graphs, it was just a hockey stick kind of event.
And then when we were doing when there's a push from the BBC, for example, the runners high after the people have finished the marathon, and you know, they get to the finish line saying they're not going to do it again.
So you see these peaks, but phenomenal kind of numbers there of the number of people who really want to be part of something great, which is the London Marathon.
I think it's like one of those only situations in London or in any big city where like the mood is just incredible, vibes incredible, everyone like willing everyone to do so well.
But like mass participation, like everyone is really willing people over that line.
And when you see all these people who, you know, London becomes the best place.
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