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.

London Marathon turns to carbon removals in race to net zero

In 2023, 49,272 people took part in the London Marathon, more than ever before.

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Removals vs. offsets

Carbon removals are different from carbon offsets.

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Story byLinnea Ahlgren

Linnea is the senior editor at TNW, having joined in April 2023.

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