While promoting fitness, community and often charitable causes, large running events can have a significantenvironmental impact.
For major international marathons, this includes thousands of people flying in often from all across the globe.
And the popularity of running as a sport is showing no signs of slowing down.

In 2023, 49,272 people took part in the London Marathon, more than ever before.
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Story byLinnea Ahlgren
Linnea is the senior editor at TNW, having joined in April 2023.
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