London Marathon director urges protesters not to disrupt event
17-04-2024 18:05 via theguardian.com

London Marathon director urges protesters not to disrupt event

Estimated £66m will be raised for charity, including aid for GazaRace to begin with tribute to world record holder Kelvin KiptumLondon Marathon organisers have urged potential protesters not to allow the heightened tensions in the Middle East to disrupt Sunday’s race, which the event’s director, Hugh Brasher, said was “a force for good” throughout society.Brasher confirmed that multiple security measures would be in place this weekend, but said he hoped the focus wo
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